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title: "This is my first hoya. Does anyone have any tips for me?"
description: "This is my first hoya. Does anyone have any tips for me?"
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author: "Samantha"
published: "2024-12-07T19:25:37.636143Z"
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# This is my first hoya. Does anyone have any tips for me?

_Posted by Samantha on 2024-12-07_

This is my first hoya. Does anyone have any tips for me?

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## 7 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-07

My go to with hoya is nice chunky soil and diffused light. Mine do really well in the west window, mostly diffused with a few hours of direct on clear days. I have a few in my south facing too, but I had to work them up to that much light, especially in the summer.

#### Samantha replied on 2024-12-07

Right now it's in a window that gets diffused morning light with some direct around noon and indirect for the rest of the day. Is this a good spot for it?

#### Samantha replied on 2024-12-07

Also what potting soils do you get? I've never really paid attention to the kind of potting soil that I buy so I would love to get some recommendations for good soil.

#### Ezzeldin Yaqoub replied on 2024-12-07

They are also semi-succulents so they like getting dry and have quick draining soil. Also drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-12-07

That light should be good. The potting mix i use is one i make.... potting soil, perlite, orchid bark, pumice, charcoal. I'll add akadama if it needs to be chunkier, for a cactus or something. Avoid any of the pre-made succulent mixes that are filled with peat, it will stay to moist and rot them

#### Samantha replied on 2024-12-07

Ok thank you!! I'm gonna try that!!!

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