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title: "Hi, this is my first Hoya and she’s not doing well. Any advice?"
description: "Hi, this is my first Hoya and she’s not doing well. Any advice?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/-Hvw2UpVTXuBN-5q5GuMYg/G5v67O15thl6pejUT8bkCS"
community: "Hoya Hoarders"
author: "KBG"
published: "2025-01-20T21:47:19.979583Z"
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# Hi, this is my first Hoya and she’s not doing well. Any advice?

_Posted by KBG on 2025-01-20_

Hi, this is my first Hoya and she’s not doing well. Any advice?

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## 2 comments

### nick commented on 2025-01-20

My guess is the soil holds too much water. I'd downsize the pot if possible and add some perlite. I like to make soil for them rly chunky. They like to dry out relatively quick and like to be kinda snug.

### Sunny commented on 2025-01-20

It looks dry like half of my hoyas plants right now. 😁 You can tell from the dryness on the new growth, leaf drop and the crispy leaves.

I recommend watering after checking the soil with a chopstick or even your finger. Don’t wait until it stays dry for days. Water right after the soil completely dries out. Don’t follow a strict schedule.

I agree with adding a chunky mix. It has good drainage and allows more oxygen at the roots that these like. 🍀🪴

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