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title: "I need to repot this Hoya which is still in its original pot I bought…"
description: "I need to repot this Hoya which is still in its original pot I bought 2 years ago. I know I need a pot that is 2 inches larger than the current. Any advice on…"
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author: "WithoneL"
published: "2025-08-12T13:44:36.439807Z"
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# I need to repot this Hoya which is still in its original pot I bought…

_Posted by WithoneL on 2025-08-12_

I need to repot this Hoya which is still in its original pot I bought 2 years ago. I know I need a pot that is 2 inches larger than the current. Any advice on the type of dirt I use?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Vqnqw-Vpw9j-BLh_7H4tyVsnvwEgIo636wFMdxsQVz8/IZZjyuqVRfyrV9Tsk_6c6A.webp?size=large)

## 11 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-08-12

I use my regular "go to" soil for them which is some good soil with perlite or pumice, Orchid bark, charcoal and if i have it, worm castings. 40% soil and 20% for the rest.. They seem to do great in it. It's pretty chunky.

### WithoneL commented on 2025-08-12

Thank you. Would you happen to know the name of this Hoya. I purchased it from a store that sells plants. Im certain I was told, but that was 2 years ago

#### Nunyabzwx replied on 2025-08-12

It is a pubicalyx

#### Olivia replied on 2025-08-12

It looks like a hoya pubicalyx to me!

### WithoneL commented on 2025-08-12

Yes! That’s it! Thank you both 😄

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-12

Hoya Pubicalyx grows quickly and can become heavy on a trellis. You can use a plastic pot and place it inside a heavier ceramic or cement outer pot for ballast. The outer pots need drain holes or take the inner pot out to water the plants.

### WithoneL commented on 2025-08-12

Thank you Olivia! I will follow your advice!

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-12

I mix my own soil with roughly 2/3 coco coir or chunks and small orchid bark. About 1/3 is a mix of perlite, pumice and worm castings. The objective is to make a chunky mix with excellent drainage and lots of air pockets. I avoid peat moss usually contained in standard potting soil which holds too much water for a hoya. See the pics.

The third pic shows the soil mix in hoyas I bought online. The green bits are timed release fertilizer.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/4-21RyafRDCP9WmiHgNcSw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/jNW05HxeRo6-mJyDkSwAFQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/1k6gJBq2SMib5mrYmgAhiA.webp?size=large)

#### Lisa Anglim replied on 2025-08-12

Great soil mix. I too use cocoa coir. With the same amendments except I use cocoa bark.

### Lisa Anglim commented on 2025-08-12

I’m thinking that pubicalyx is the right thing.

### WithoneL commented on 2025-08-12

That looks like the way mine was planted originally. I will make certain to grab those things at my local plant store  
Thanks again.  
P.S. Your soil looks wonderful and perfect for plants!

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