I Just Bought This Sweetheart Plant, And After A Week There Are White Spot Growing At The Back And Edges Of The Leaf. This Is So S

Question

ad. Any idea how do I treat this problem? I tried wiping it down with one part rubbing alcohol two part water assuming its powdery mildew. I also wiped it down with one part milk and two part water. Though the white spots are still there refusing to budge.

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Answer 1

This appears to be a fungal infection. They are very drought tolerant and will not do well when their soil remains wet for very long.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/sweetheart-hoya/sweetheart-hoya-plant-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm