Hoya pubicalyx
A species of evergreen, climbing vine with long, narrow glossy dark green foliage which turns silvery-pink when exposed to sunlight. Clusters of fragrant, star-shaped pale red flowers with pink centres appear in late spring to late summer and release their fragrance in the evening
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Pink | Green Grey Silver Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Pink | Green Grey Silver Pink | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Pink | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Pink |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Genus
Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Philippines
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow indoors in a free draining potting mix, such as a mixture of loam-based compost, sharp sand, ground bark and charcoal. Position in bright filtered light, with moderate to high humidity, and water freely in the growing season; keep just moist in winter. Will not tolerate wet soil. See hoya cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly and scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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