Plant Spotlight of the Week: Hoya Pubicalyx

Hoya pubicalyx, also known as the Hindu rope plant, is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can grow up to 6 feet tall and has thick, waxy leaves that are green with a silver sheen. The flowers are small and white, and they have a sweet fragrance.

Hoya pubicalyx is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight (filtered light) and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry or every 3 weeks and like most plants can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Interested in propagating? 

How To Propagate Your Hoya Pubiacalyx

-Grab some clean shears.

-Take a cutting that has two nodes (where the leaf grows from the stem).

-Place your cutting in water and keep an eye on its growth.

Hoya pubicalyx is a great plant for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike. It is a beautiful addition to any home and is sure to bring years of enjoyment.

Here are some additional tips for caring for Hoya pubicalyx:

-Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

-Mist the leaves regularly to increase humidity.

-Repot every two years in a pot that is only slightly larger than the current pot.

-Use a well-draining potting mix.

-Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.

-Protect from direct sunlight, as this can scorch the leaves.

Hoya pubicalyx is a popular houseplant because of its attractive flowers and easy care. It is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family, which also includes milkweeds and stapelias. These guys are also vining plants that can be grown in a pot or hanging basket so that it can latch onto a surface and trail its little heart away. It has thick, waxy leaves that are green with a silver sheen. The flowers are small and white, and they have a sweet fragrance. Hoya pubicalyx blooms in the spring and summer.

To care for Hoya pubicalyx, provide it with bright, indirect sunlight and water it when the top inch of soil is dry. Fertilize it monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Mist the leaves regularly to increase humidity. Repot every two years in a pot that is only slightly larger than the current pot. Use a well-draining potting mix. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Protect from direct sunlight, as this can scorch the leaves.

Hoya pubicalyx is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant that is sure to bring years of enjoyment.