Hoya Pubicalyx

Plant Facts

Plant Characteristicis	Description
Plant Characteristic	Description
Species	H. pubicalyx
Name Origin	Pubicalyx comes from 'pubic' meaning downy and 'calyx' being the outermost part of the flower.
Origin	The Philippines
Leaf Morphology	Deep green lanceolate leaves with silver or grey flecks on the top side.
Flower Morphology	Number of different cultivars of H. pubicalyx with different colored flowers. The flowers are revolute purple or dark pink with a lighter pink star-shaped center with yellow accents.
Flowering Schedule	Flowers typically produced in spring and summer.
Maximum Size	Over 3-6 feet indoors.
Humidity	Loves high humidity but can tolerate lower humidity levels.
Temperature	Thrives best at 50 - 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

Full Hoya Pubicalyx wound around a wire support. The leaves are elliptical and come to a point. They are green with silver splashes. One large bundle of 20 pink flowers adorn the center.

Leaves of the Hoya Pubicalyx

close up of fuzzy magenta flowers with a white star shaped center and magenta accents.

Flowers of the Hoya Pubicalyx

close up of fizzy light pink flowers with a white star shaped center and magenta and yellow accents.

Flowers of the Hoya Pubicalyx var. Pink Dragon

close up of fuzzy dark burgandy flowers with dark purple star shaped centers and white accents.

Flowers of the Hoya Pubicalyx var. Black Dragon