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Hoya Pubicalyx

Hoya pubicalyx

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A vigorous climbing hoya known for its silvery speckled foliage and spectacular clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers that bloom in shades of pink to deep red. This easy-care succulent vine is perfect for beginners wanting to experience the magic of hoya blooms while enjoying its attractive trailing or climbing habit.

Harvest

N/Ad

Days to harvest

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Sun

Bright indirect to some direct morning sun

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Zones

10–11

USDA hardiness

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Difficulty

Easy

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Complete Growing Guide

Soil: High Organic Matter. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Occasionally Dry, Very Dry. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Propagation: Stem Cutting.

Harvesting

Bloom time: Spring, Summer

History & Origin

Origin: Philippines

Advantages

  • +Disease resistance: Drought, Humidity
  • +Fast-growing

Companion Plants

Plant Together

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Pothos

Similar humidity and light requirements, helps maintain ambient moisture

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Philodendron

Compatible watering schedule and creates humid microclimate together

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Spider Plant

Similar care needs and both help purify air while maintaining humidity

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ZZ Plant

Tolerates similar light conditions and helps maintain stable humidity levels

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Fern

Creates beneficial humid environment and shares preference for bright, indirect light

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Peperomia

Similar watering needs and both prefer well-draining soil with consistent moisture

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Tradescantia

Compatible humidity requirements and similar trailing growth habit provides good spacing

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Peace Lily

Acts as humidity indicator and creates moist microclimate beneficial for Hoya growth

Keep Apart

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Rubber Plant

Much higher water requirements can lead to overwatering of Hoya roots

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Cactus

Requires very dry conditions that conflict with Hoya's need for consistent humidity

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Fiddle Leaf Fig

Needs frequent watering that can cause root rot in Hoyas

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Snake Plant

Prefers very dry soil between waterings which doesn't support Hoya's moisture needs

Pests & Disease Resistance

Resistance

Very resistant when not overwatered

Common Pests

Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects

Diseases

Root rot from overwatering, rarely affected by other diseases

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