Hoya pubicalyx Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Wax Plant (Hoya pubicalyx) is a flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is almost identical to the Hoya carnosa, but it is different. This can be seen by looking at its leaves, which are white or cream-colored. This plant is a climbing epiphyte. It is suitable for ornamental plants because it is safe for pets.
Common Name |
Wax Plant, Pink Silver, Silver Pink Vine, Speckled Hoya, and Speckled Wax Plant
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya pubicalyx
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Genus
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Hoya
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Hoya pubicalyx Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya pubicalyx.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya pubicalyx needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya pubicalyx needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Hoya pubicalyx Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya pubicalyx to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya pubicalyx to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Hoya pubicalyx Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya pubicalyx. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Hoya pubicalyx plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Hoya pubicalyx Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya pubicalyx plant. |
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Maximum Height |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya pubicalyx toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya pubicalyx Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya pubicalyx, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Hoya pubicalyx Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya pubicalyx plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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