How to Care for Hoya pubicalyx (Wax Plant)

Korean name: 호야 푸비칼릭스

Hoya pubicalyx is a foliage plant known for its thick, glossy leaves and star-shaped small flowers. It grows as a climbing vine and requires moderate light and watering care. Suitable for indoor cultivation and can be hung or placed on stands to save space.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Philippines
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: climbing plant, semi-succulent, medium difficulty, indoor
• Also known as: Wax Plant, Hoya

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Hoya pubicalyx?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hoya pubicalyx?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil..

Is Hoya pubicalyx safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Hoya pubicalyx good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks during the growing season..