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Hoya pubicalyx

Hoya pubicalyx

Also called Splash hoya and Silver pink vine

Houseplant · Hoyas

IT IS THE ONE THAT FLOWERS YOUNG. Where a carnosa can take four years, a pubicalyx often flowers in its second — which makes it the hoya to buy if you want to see the flowers this decade.

Care at a glance

Ease
Easy
Water
Every 10 daysSoak, then bone-dry — wait until the soil is dry right through — lift the pot, it tells you.
Light
Bright indirect, with a little direct sun
Feed
Every 45 days
Humidity
Average
Hardiness
Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
Size
2.5 m tall · 0.5 m across
Lifecycle
Climber
Origin
The Philippines

Is it safe for pets and people?

PetsSafe for pets
PeopleNot checked yet

Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.

Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.

A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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