

Meet the plant
Pink-flowering Pubicalyx, already rooted
Hoya pubicalyx (pink-flowered form) · also known as Pink wax plant, pubicalyx hoya
Native to The Philippines
A rooted cutting of the speckled-leaf Pubicalyx, a pink-flowering form of this fast, easy Hoya. In time it makes round clusters of thick, waxy pink to red flowers.
- A rooted cutting, so the tricky rooting stage is done: pot it up and let it grow.
- Grows into a speckled vine with clusters of dark pink waxy flowers once mature.
- The most affordable way to grow your own pink-flowering Pubicalyx.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright, indirect light near an east-facing window. Let it trail from a shelf or climb a small hoop.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- When soil has dried
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Temperature
- 16 to 28°C
- Soil
- Airy mix
- Feeding
- Monthly once growing
- Growth
- Moderate vine
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Pot it into an 8 to 10cm pot with an airy, free-draining mix.
- Water once the soil has dried out. Don't overwater a young cutting.
- Keep it in bright, indirect light and give it a few weeks to settle.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Leaves turning yellow and softToo much water or poor drainage. Let it dry out more between drinks.
- Leaves wrinklingThirsty: water thoroughly.
- Slow to start growingNormal for a new cutting. Give it warmth, bright light and a few weeks.
Questions
Good to know
What exactly will I receive?
What exactly will I receive?
A rooted cutting, small and probably not in bloom. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
When will it flower?
When will it flower?
Once it's more mature and getting plenty of bright light, often within a year or two. Don't cut off the flower spurs.
Do I need to repot it straight away?
Do I need to repot it straight away?
Within a few weeks is ideal: move it into a slightly larger pot with airy soil so it can grow.
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