Hoya Pubicalyx

Hoya pubicalyxAlso known as: Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Pink Silver Hoya

Hoya Pubicalyx is a vigorous climbing Hoya known for its long, lance-shaped leaves often splashed with silver and its clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Native to the Philippines, it comes in many cultivars with varying flower colors from pale pink to deep burgundy. One of the easier Hoyas to grow and bloom.

Easy Care

Bright Indirect Light

Perennial

Quick Care Summary

Light
Bright Indirect Light

Temperature Range
60-85°F (16-29°C)

Ideal Temp
70°F (21°C)

Pet Safe

This plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs. While it's safe to have around pets, ingestion of any plant material may still cause mild stomach upset.

Seasonal Care Schedule

Adjust your care routine based on the season for optimal plant health.

Watering Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Every 7-10 days, when top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of soil are dry
Summer	Every 5-7 days during active growth
Fall	Every 10-14 days
Winter	Every 14-21 days, allow more drying

More forgiving than other Hoyas. Allow to dry between waterings but not completely.

Misting Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Weekly
Summer	2-3 times per week
Fall	Weekly
Winter	Weekly

Tolerates average humidity but appreciates occasional misting.

Fertilizing Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Every 2-3 weeks with balanced fertilizer
Summer	Every 2 weeks during active growth
Fall	Monthly
Winter	No fertilizing

Regular feeding encourages blooming. Use bloom booster in spring.

Pruning

Frequency: Minimal - avoid removing flower spurs

Best Season: After flowering if needed

Never remove flower peduncles - they produce blooms repeatedly. Prune only to control size.

Repotting

Frequency: Every 2-3 years

Best Season: Spring

Prefers being rootbound for flowering. Use chunky, well-draining mix.

Flowering

Season
Spring through fall with proper care

Color
Pink to deep red depending on cultivar

Clusters of fragrant star-shaped flowers. One of the easiest Hoyas to bloom.

Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings with at least two nodes
Water or soil propagation
Roots relatively quickly for a Hoya

Common Problems

Yellow leaves: Overwatering or cold damage
No flowers: Needs more light or isn't rootbound enough
Leggy growth: Insufficient light
Leaf drop: Temperature stress or overwatering

Pro Tips

One of the best Hoyas for beginners - very forgiving
Fast grower compared to other Hoyas
Provide bright light for best flowering
Silver splash variegation is more prominent in high light

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