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Wax plant (Hoya pubicalyx 'Splash') will be your favorite indoor decor. She'll vie for wall space to display a vertical garden with her variegated silvery leaves. And when she blooms (in 6-8 hours of indirect bright light), you'll want to bottle the fragrance of her blooms that vary in color! Give her soil time to dry between waterings and provide extra humidity to the room where she hangs out. Expect her average growth to be 8-10 feet at maturity. She's a fast grower so give her space to spread her leaves!
Hoya Pubicalyx Splash Care Guide & Presentation
This plant prefers bright, indirect light to promote blooming (at least 6 hours) but can also tolerate medium or artificial indoor plant lights!
Let the soil dry between waterings and check each check the moisture levels each week. Use filtered, bottled, or tap water sitting 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough to discharge out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, place her into the cache or decorative pot. Don't let her roots sit in standing water. Water less frequently during the winter months but keep it humid around the plant.
Add up to 60% humidity by adding a pebble tray filled with water, grouping with other plants or using a humidifier. The higher humidity around the leaves, the less often you will need to water her!
Avoid drafts or full sun on this plant.
To keep your plant blooming, avoid cooler temperatures under 70°F. If planted outside, sit her in the shade but give her brighter, indirect light. She can tolerate a few hours of early morning light but avoid afternoon sun.
Fertilize when watering twice a month in the spring and summer with a 1/2 strenth water-soluable fertilizer high in phosphorus to encourage blooms.
Repot the Hoya pubicalyx when they are root bound in the early spring in a well draining soil mix with equal parts orchid mix, cacti and succulent mix and perlite. Bump up the diameter of your container by 2 inches and ensure it has adequate drainage holes. Add a piece of screen to keep the soil from spilling out but allowing drainage. Water the plant ahead of time to hydrate. Add the mix to the bottom of the new slightly larger container. Tease the roots if they are root bound in the pot. Carefully place it in the center, adding backfill around the edges. Leave a 1/2 inch of space between the soil and the top edge to prevent water spillage. Water thoroughly and let drain.
With sterilized pruners, trim the Hoya in the spring season to remove any dead, damaged, or diseased stems, although the leafless branches are spurs and from which flowers emerge. Avoid cutting these off to preserve the potential blooms each season.
Use sterilized pruners, remove 3-4 inches sections from the end of a stem (just below the node), and cut at an angle. Remove leaves from the lower part of the stem and let the white latex dry overnight. Dip each branch in the rooting hormone to encourage root growth. Then place several cuttings in a six-inch pot about two inches apart. Use lightweight moist growing medium of equal parts orchid mix, cacti mix, and perlite. Cover the potted plant loosely with a clear plastic bag to hold in humidity Set the baby cutting in warm bright, indirect light for several weeks. Check moisture needs and don't let the medium get dry. After the stems have grown roots and anchored, you can remove the plastic bag and start fertilizing.
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Hoya Pubicalyx Splash: Overview
The Hoya Pubicalyx Splash is a captivating succulent that thrives in tropical environments. It originates from the Philippines and is known for its stunning variegated foliage adorned with silvery splashes. This Hoya variety features waxy-lance-shaped leaves that create a striking visual appeal. It’s a flowering plant, producing clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that range in color from pink to deep maroon, adding to its charm.
This Hoya variety is well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 10-12 and typically grows to a manageable size, making it perfect for indoor cultivation. The Hoya Pubicalyx Splash prefers bright, indirect light and is relatively easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts.
Symbolically, Hoyas are often associated with love and protection, making them a thoughtful gift plant. They are Hoyas and are considered non-toxic plants, so they are generally pet-safe.
For those interested in exploring more Hoya varieties, consider the Hoya Carnosa Compacta, known as the Hindu Rope Plant, with its twisted, rope-like foliage. Or check out the Hoya Kerrii, commonly referred to as the Sweetheart Hoya, recognized for its heart-shaped leaves. These varieties and the Hoya Publicalyx Splash will be unique and beautiful additions to any plant collection.
Hoya Plant: Benefits
- Hoyas help improve indoor air quality by filtering out toxins.
- Often associated with love and protection, making them thoughtful gifts.
- The unique foliage and charming blooms add a touch of elegance to any space.
- Ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners due to its low-maintenance nature.
- Many Hoya varieties produce fragrant flowers, enhancing the ambiance of your home.
Hoya Plants: Alternative Names
- Wax Plant
- Wax Vine
- Wax Flower
- Porcelain Flower
- Honey Plant
Hoya Pubicalyx: Care Guide
Hoya Pubicalyx 'Splash' is a relatively easy-care plant, ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its care requirements are straightforward: it focuses on creating a warm and humid environment similar to its native tropical habitats.
Watering and Light
Hoya Pubicalyx prefers moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves.
Temperature and Humidity
This plant enjoys warm temperatures between 60-75°F (15 and 25°C). It thrives in high humidity but can adapt to average household humidity levels. Consider placing the plant in a humidity tray or misting it regularly to boost humidity.
Soil and Repotting
Hoya Pubicalyx Variegated thrives in a well-draining soil mix, ideally blending cactus soil and orchid bark. Repotting is typically needed every 2-3 years, or when the plant outgrows its pot, to refresh the soil and provide more space for growth.
Feeding and Propagation
Feed your Hoya Pubicalyx Silver Splash monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be placed in water or moist soil until roots develop.
Pruning and Common Issues
Pruning is generally minimal but can be done to remove dead or damaged leaves and to encourage bushier growth. Common issues include overwatering, which can lead to root rot, and insufficient light, which can cause leggy growth and fewer blooms. Watch out for pests like mealybugs and spider mites, and treat them promptly if detected.
Hoya Pubicalyx Splash: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
The Hoya Pubicalyx 'Splash' is a versatile and decorative plant that can enhance various indoor spaces, making it perfect for brightening up living rooms, offices, or bedrooms. Its trailing vines also make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets or placed on high shelves where it can cascade down beautifully.
Best Locations & Uses
This plant is an excellent air purifier, making it perfect for improving indoor air quality in bedrooms.
- Its unique appearance and aesthetic appeal make it a great gift for plant lovers.
- Safe for homes with pets, making it a worry-free addition to any household.
- Can be grown outdoors as a porch plant in warmer climates.
- Its low maintenance makes it an ideal choice for beginners.
Companion Plants
Enhance your Hoya Silver Splash collection with these delightful companion plants:
- Hoya Tricolor Trellis (Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’): Known for its waxy leaves and fragrant flowers, the Hoya Tricolor Trellis pairs beautifully with the Hoya Splash.
- String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus): The String of Pearls succulent features cascading strands of bead-like foliage, adding a unique textural contrast.
- Philodendron Vine (Lemon Lime)l (Philodendron hederaceum): With its striking variegated leaves, the Philodendron Lemon Lime is an easy-care plant that complements the silvery splashes of the Hoya Pubicalyx Flower.
Alternative Plants
If you're looking for plants similar to the Hoya Pubicalyx Splash, consider these options available on Lively Root:
- Chinese Money Tree Plant (Pilea peperomioides): We can’t promise the Chinese Money Plant will bring you a financial fortune, but it is easy to care for and propagate, and fun to grow.
- Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree (Musa acuminata): This broad-leafed Banana Tree does just as well in a pot or planted in-ground and can grow up to 6 feet tall.
- Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Variegata’): A pet-friendly, air-purifying plant with thick, glossy leaves, the Baby Rubber Plant is a popular Peperomia plant, ideal for adding lush greenery to your home.
Add the Pretty Hoya Pubicalyx Splash to Your Succulent Collection
Enhance your indoor garden with the stunning Hoya Pubicalyx Splash! Order now from Lively Root and bring home a touch of exotic beauty!
