Hoya pubicalyx

Also Known As

Porcelain Flower
Wax Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 1'-12'

planting zones

10a-12

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Hoya pubicalyx plant details

Hoya pubicalyx is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya pubicalyx

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya pubicalyx

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hoya pubicalyx is a trailing houseplant featuring thick, glossy green, oval leaves with pointed tips and a black margin, hence the name. It produces waxy, ball clusters of whitish yellow flowers with reddish purple centers. Hoyas are an easy care plant for hanging baskets indoor or out. It is also great trained up a trellis or support pole. This evergreen tropical vine actively grows in the warm temperatures of late Spring to Fall. Hoya pubicalyx prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. Fertilize, mist and water regularly, reducing water in winter. Allow the soil to dry out between watering. Keep your Hoya above 55°F, or its growth might be stunted.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Hoya pubicalyx was one of my first Hoyas give to me by a friend at Atlanta Botanical gardens. The foliage is slightly spotted with white specks and it can be a bit pink in more light. The flowers are pink to maroon in color with a good smell. It is a very easy grower. This plant is great for hanging pots, large terrariums, tropical gardens or greenhouses. Foliage: Narrow, thick leaves up to 7 inches long with white to pink spots. Flowers: Star shaped pink to maroon flowers in a bunch Height: Climber/vine