Hoya pubicalyx
Hoya pubicalyx
Hoya pubicalyx is a sturdy climbing or trailing vine from the Philippines with thick, lance-shaped leaves that often show silver-gray splash variegation. With enough light, it can produce fragrant star-shaped flower clusters from dusky pink to deep purple. It is a relatively fast, forgiving grower for indoor collections.
Light
Bright Indirect
Water
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Humidity
Moderate
Pet Friendly
Hoya pubicalyx is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a pet-friendly choice for indoor spaces.
Care Notes
Light
Give your Hoya pubicalyx bright, indirect light. Midday direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Water
Let the top half of the mix dry, then water thoroughly. Make sure the pot has drainage holes and never leave the plant sitting in a full saucer.
Soil
Use a chunky blend of orchid bark, perlite, and potting soil so roots get air as well as moisture.
Humidity and Temperature
Keep temperatures between 60°F and 85°F. Protect the plant from cold drafts and air conditioners. Average humidity is usually enough.
Common Issues
Soft yellow leaves usually mean too much water. Leave the peduncles in place after flowering so the plant can bloom from those same spots again.
In-Depth Care & Growth
Feeding & Soil
Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Soil
Well-draining, airy mixture of orchid bark, perlite, and indoor potting soil
Physical Attributes
Mature Size
Vines can grow up to 10 feet in length
Growth Rate
Fast
Propagation
Stem cuttings in water, soil, or sphagnum moss
Common Varieties
Pink Silver
Long, lance-shaped dark green leaves heavily mottled with silver splash, often with a pinkish-purple tint on new growth.
Royal Hawaiian Purple
Long, lance-shaped leaves in deep green to dusky purple, heavily marked with silvery-white splash patterns.
Splash
Elongated dark green leaves covered in irregular silvery-white speckles.
Bright One
Elongated deep green leaves with heavy silver splash and pinkish-red new growth.