Okay, so, repotting my hoya plant. Honestly, it was overdue, like seriously overdue. I’d been putting it off ’cause, well, life, you know? But I finally tackled it, and here’s how it went down.
First things first, I gathered my supplies. I needed a new pot – slightly bigger than the old one, nothing crazy. Then, potting mix. I grabbed a mix specifically for hoyas and epiphytes; they like well-draining soil. And, of course, gloves! I hate getting dirt under my nails.
Next up was the actual repotting. I started by gently loosening the soil around the edges of the old pot. This can be tricky if your plant is root-bound, like mine was. I had to wiggle it a bit, and even tap the pot upside down to get it to budge. Be patient, you don’t want to damage the roots.
Once I got the hoya out, I took a look at the root ball. It was pretty compacted. I carefully teased the roots apart with my fingers, getting rid of any old, dead soil. I even rinsed the roots a little to get rid of the really stubborn stuff. I know some folks are super gentle, but I wasn’t afraid to get in there and loosen things up.
Then it was time for the new pot. I put a layer of fresh potting mix in the bottom, just enough so that when I placed the hoya in, the top of the root ball would be about an inch below the rim of the pot.
I carefully positioned the hoya in the center and started filling in around the sides with more potting mix. I gently tapped the pot on the table a few times to settle the soil and make sure there weren’t any air pockets. Important! Don’t pack the soil down too hard. Hoyas need air circulation around their roots.
Finally, I watered it thoroughly until water drained out the bottom. This helps settle the soil and gives the plant a good drink. I let it drain completely before putting it back in its usual spot.
Cleanup was the last step. Messy business, this repotting stuff. I wiped down the pot, swept up the spilled soil, and washed my gloves. Gotta keep things tidy, right?
And that was it! Repotting done. The hoya seemed pretty happy in its new home. Now I just gotta keep an eye on it for a few days to make sure it adjusts well. Honestly, the biggest thing is just not being afraid to get your hands dirty. It’s not rocket science, and your plant will thank you for it!
