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title: "Got these two Hoyas from a shop. I went yesterday they were sitting…"
description: "Got these two Hoyas from a shop. I went yesterday they were sitting in water and today they were still sitting in water. Was unable to see the roots hopefully…"
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author: "CatLady_"
published: "2023-06-15T17:09:38.496Z"
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# Got these two Hoyas from a shop. I went yesterday they were sitting…

_Posted by CatLady\_ on 2023-06-15_

Got these two Hoyas from a shop. I went yesterday they were sitting in water and today they were still sitting in water. Was unable to see the roots hopefully too much damage has not taken place, first Hoya any tips on if I can use African violet soil or what mix is best, thank you. I was going to repot immediately they are soaked. App is not letting me post photo

## 3 comments

### Maren Stacian commented on 2023-06-15

i recommend coco loco by fox farms. They like to dry out completely between waterings

#### CatLady\_ replied on 2023-06-15

If I am in a pinch though?  
I don’t want them to develop root rot from sitting in the water.  
Materials, I have orchid bark, tropical potting mix (miracle gro), indoor potting mix (miracle gro), perlite, and African violet mix

#### Mullein replied on 2023-06-15

You can probably add perlite to one of your mixes to help it drain and allow more air to reach the roots

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