Plant Information

Common Name: Hoya Pubicalix

Scientific Name: Hoya Pubicalyx Merr.

Pot up in a very well-draining and porous potting medium that allows some air to get to the roots; typical mixes include, peat, with some fibrous soil and sand along with large-grade drainage material such as perlite, pumice, or ceramic balls.

Plant Information Plant Information

  • Plant Type Plant Type: Tropical
  • Scientific Name Scientific Name: Hoya Pubicalyx Merr.
  • Benefits Benefits: Stands the extremes of heat and cold. Easy to grow and quite floriferous.
  • Lighting Conditions Lighting Conditions: Bright light, will tolerate much less. Filtered sunlight or afternoon light.
  • Water Regimen Water Regimen: Allow to dry moderately between waterings
  • Fertilize Regimen Fertilize Regimen: During the growing season use fertilizers rich in potassium and phosphorous.
  • Spread Dimensions Spread Dimensions:  1.5-2 meters. Use a trellis to train the direction they are heading to.
  • Temperature Requirements Temperature Requirements: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
  • Humidity Requirements Humidity Requirements: Normal household humidity
  • Notes Notes: These come in 4" pots and 8" baskets. Hoyas are generally fairly easy to grow, when there is a dead or dying stem in the pot it is important to remove it immediately and completely.