Hoya pubicalyx

Hoya pubicalyx grows 8 to 10 feet in length. In its native Philippines, it reaches 20 feet long. The leaves are long, narrow, and glossy. The blooms form in clusters of pale-red flowers with pink centers. Flowers appear from late spring to late summer and release their fragrance in the evenings. Hoya publicalyx requires six hours of indirect sunlight or two hours of direct, morning sun per day. Supplement low lighting with a full-spectrum, LED grow light for 16 hours per day during the growing season. The rest of the time give it 12 to 14 per day.

Watering

Proper Hoya pubicalyx care requires watering up to a couple times per week during the growth season depending on where you have it. During off-season allow the top two inches of soil to dry before watering.


Soil

All Hoya pubicalyx varieties prefer a light, airy soil mixture. A well-draining soil like a cactus or succulent mix works well. Potting soil amended with peat, perlite, or sand will also provide proper drainage. Keep the soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

Temperature

In the spring and summer growing seasons, keep Hoya pubicalyx at temperatures between 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. During fall and winter cooler temperatures are fine but never below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.


Humidity

Keep the pubicalyx Hoya at a humidity level of 70 percent. Increase the humidity level in dry climates with a humidifier.

Hoya pubicalyx is a stunning Hoya variety that gets pinker with sun exposure. It’s an easy-to-care for Hoya variety you’ll enjoy having in your home.