Wax Plant

Hoya pubicalyxAlso known as: Porcelain Flower, Pubicalyx Hoya, Pink Silver

Wax Plant is a vining Hoya featuring elongated, lance-shaped leaves often speckled with silver spots. Native to the Philippines, it can climb or trail up to 10 feet (3 m). Known for producing clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers in shades of pink to deep burgundy.

Easy Care

Bright Indirect Light

Perennial

Quick Care Summary

Light
Bright Indirect Light

Temperature Range
50-85°F (10-29°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 2 inches (5 cm) of soil are dry
Summer	Every 5-7 days
Fall	Every 10-14 days
Winter	Every 14-21 days

Semi-succulent leaves store water. Allow soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot.

Misting Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Weekly
Summer	1-2 times per week
Fall	Weekly
Winter	Weekly

Appreciates humidity but tolerates average home conditions well.

Fertilizing Schedule

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

Feed regularly during growing season. Use bloom booster for more flowers.

Pruning

Frequency: Minimal - preserve flowering spurs

Best Season: Spring if needed

Never remove peduncles - flowers emerge from same spurs repeatedly.

Repotting

Frequency: Every 2-3 years

Best Season: Spring

Prefers being rootbound. Use chunky, well-draining mix with perlite or orchid bark.

Flowering

Season
Spring and summer

Color
Pink to deep burgundy star-shaped clusters

Produces fragrant flower clusters that drip sweet nectar. Flowers last 1-2 weeks and are strongly scented at night.

Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings with at least 2 nodes
Water propagation
Layering vines in soil

Common Problems

No flowers: Insufficient light or too young
Yellow leaves: Overwatering
Dropping buds: Environmental stress or inconsistent watering
Leggy growth: Needs more light

Pro Tips

One of the fastest-growing and easiest Hoyas
Flowers produce sweet, fragrant nectar
Silver-speckled leaves intensify with bright light
Can bloom within 1-2 years from cutting

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