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Hoya Pubicalyx
$4.00
Description
Winston Approved. Inspected personally by Winston, our Chief Exploration Companion — non-toxic to cats and dogs. See everything he's cleared →
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"Do not be fooled by the pubicalyx's reputation as a beginner's hoya. Yes, she is forgiving — but give her good light and a little patience, and she rewards you with clusters of star-shaped flowers so deeply burgundy they read as near-black, each one crowned in pink. Few easy plants have such a dramatic second act." — Mr. Phileas Plant
The Plant
The Hoya pubicalyx — often called the Wax Plant — is a fast-growing, trailing hoya from the Philippines, its waxy, lance-shaped leaves scattered with fine silver flecking like spray. It is among the most forgiving hoyas you can grow, and one of the most rewarding when it blooms: dense umbels of dark, star-shaped flowers with pink-tipped coronas.
This starter is rooted in a clear cup of Fluval Stratum, so you can see a healthy root system for yourself before it ever reaches your shelf. Train her up a trellis or let her trail — either suits her. She'd rather be forgotten than fussed over, and stores water in those succulent leaves to prove it.
Care at a Glance
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect. The brighter the light (short of harsh midday sun), the better the splash — and the likelier the blooms.
💧 Water: When the top inch of substrate is dry. She prefers to run dry over wet.
🌡️ Humidity: Content in average household air; appreciates a little extra.
🪴 Soil: Established in Fluval Stratum.
📏 Growth: Trailing or climbing — fast and vigorous with support or a hanging spot.
⚠️ Toxicity: Generally considered non-toxic and pet-friendly, though the milky sap may irritate sensitive skin.
What You'll Receive
A healthy, rooted Hoya pubicalyx starter in a clear cup of Fluval Stratum. Carefully packaged with weather-appropriate protection — heat pack included when temperatures require it.
🌿 Grown in-house, in small batches.
Propagated and rooted at The Plantry — when this batch is gone, it's gone.
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