The Hoya pubicalyx 'Silver Spot' is a spectacular and rare variety of the popular wax plant. It captivates with its dark green, glossy leaves, adorned with silvery dots and speckles – a fascinating contrast that adds an elegant highlight to any plant collection.
As the plant matures, it develops long, trailing shoots that are ideal for growing on trellises or in hanging baskets. During flowering, the characteristic star-shaped flower umbels appear, usually in pink or purple, emitting a light, pleasant fragrance.
Special Features:
🍃 Rare Variegation: Dark green leaves with silvery, glistening spots – each leaf is unique.
🌸 Fragrant Flowers: Waxy flowers in pink/purple, star-shaped and decorative.
🪴 Trailing & Hanging: Ideal for hanging baskets, trellises, or shelves.
💚 Easy to Care for & Robust: Undemanding, ideal for collectors and beginners.
Care Instructions:
Light: Bright location with indirect sun; some morning or evening light enhances leaf patterns.
Watering: Water moderately, allow substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
Substrate: Airy and well-draining (e.g., a mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coir).
Temperature: Optimal 18–28 °C; no cold below 15 °C.
Humidity: Medium to high (50–70%), loves good air circulation.
Fertilization: During the growing season, every 4–6 weeks with a weak houseplant fertilizer.
Origin: Southeast Asia, a hybrid of Hoya pubicalyx, cultivated for leaf variegation and decorative flowers.
Growth Habit & Size: Climbing or trailing; shoots can reach 1–2 m, ideal for hanging baskets or trellises.
