“I’ve been repotted, moved, and sun-tested all in one afternoon. Very efficient, very alarming.”
This Hypoestes looks like it’s recovering from a recent repot rather than showing a serious disease. The leaves are a bit droopy and the plant is sparse, but the stems are still upright and the foliage is still alive, which fits normal transplant stress after root disturbance and a change in medium/light. The new drainage setup is a good move. The main thing to watch now is whether the mix dries too fast in sun or stays soggy after rain.
What to do today
Give it a gentle recovery period while the roots settle.
Also possible, but less likely
What would prove it
Recheck growth and leaf posture
If the plant is firmer and the new leaves stay open, it’s recovering normally. If it keeps drooping in full sun, move it to bright shade and reassess moisture.
Turn this into a recovery case
One photo gives a diagnosis. Tracking proves whether the plant is recovering.
Don’t leave the diagnosis hanging 🌱
Save it now, then use the next photo to confirm if this was the right call.
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