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title: "Quick question.. I am using a self watering pot and it was full 3…"
description: "Quick question.. I am using a self watering pot and it was full 3 days ago but now it’s getting low. Should I top up or let it dry out for a week? TIA"
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community: "Hoya Hoarders"
author: "DanishGramma"
published: "2025-03-20T16:22:25.716639Z"
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# Quick question.. I am using a self watering pot and it was full 3…

_Posted by DanishGramma on 2025-03-20_

Quick question.. I am using a self watering pot and it was full 3 days ago but now it’s getting low. Should I top up or let it dry out for a week? TIA

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-03-20

Hoyas hate wet feet. So definitely let the soil dry between waterings. An immediate top up will rot the plant. Water when the soil is dry and the plant leaves are not as plump or firm. You have waited too long if the leaves are wrinkled and dry.

#### DanishGramma replied on 2025-03-21

Thank you so much 😊

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