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Hoya pubicalyx
HoyaMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Wax Plant Pubicalyx
Long narrow waxy leaves often flecked with silver; umbels of star-shaped flowers vary from pink to dark burgundy.
Growth habit: climbing epiphytic.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Fast-growing and tolerant of some drying when roots remain airy and light is adequate.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Allow the mix to dry substantially between waterings.
Chunky, airy epiphytic Hoya mix.
Average to moderate humidity is suitable.
Provide a trellis/support or allow to trail.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
