I have a Hoya Cinnamomifolia that is looking a lot worse for wear! I got it as a one leaf cutting, and although it rooted well, it's now looking miserable. I've checked the roots and no sign of rot, no bugs, just seems to be a fungal thing of some sort? Can it be saved or has this one gone to Hoya heaven? :(

If there was no stem attached to the leaf of your Wax Plant (Hoya cinnamomifolia) I doubt that you will see roots; at least I've never heard of any Hoya leaf producing roots ... the roots usually form at the nodes along the stems of the vine.

Hi Lin,

Thanks for your response. Perhaps I should have been more clear - it was a decent cutting with stem, but only one leaf (I did not try and propagate off a leaf alone). There are very definitely roots, and as above, no sign of rot. I'm just not sure that if it loses the leaf, whether the rest of the cutting will survive? Or whether there is a way of treating whatever seems to be affecting the leaf?

Hmm, I don't see any stem above soil level for vines to grow from, only the dying leaf so I'm assuming you buried the entire stem.

Here's the view from the other side if that helps? :)

Oh, that's a better view. How long ago did you pot it and what type of soil is being used? Also, is that one of those Jiffy Peat Pots? The soil looks quite wet and I think those types of pots retain a lot of moisture which could be an issue, especially if the potting medium is heavy. The roots need good aeration and drainage.

Hmm I think I potted it about 4ish weeks ago maybe? Yes it is in a jiffy pot, with a mix of orchid/normal potting mix. It was water propagated, but perhaps it's been too much of a shock to the plant? Maybe a more free-draining mix (cactus or succulent mix)?

I would suggest a better draining soil. If the stem is healthy (and it doesn't look too bad from the pic), you can certainly get some new growth from that.