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4" Hoya pubicalyx 'Splash'

$17.99

Pickup available at Canopy HQ

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About this plant

Hoya pubicalyx 'Splash' carries narrower leaves flecked with silver across the green surface. Those silver markings are variegation in the leaf, not dust and not disease. Marking intensity varies leaf to leaf. That variation is normal for this cultivar.

People buy 'Splash' for the silver flecking across pubicalyx leaves. Brighter light keeps the silver obvious. Dim spots push greener, less marked new growth.

Pubicalyx is a strong grower once established. The hanging basket lets the vine spill the way this plant is meant to grow indoors. Trailing is the intended habit; a moss pole is not required. Blooming still needs maturity and bright light. Leave peduncles on after flowers so the plant can rebloom from the same stalks.

Thick leaves store water, so allow the mix to dry between waterings rather than keeping it like a constantly moist aroid. Protect pale silver patches from hot midday sun, but do not park it in a dark corner if you want the marking to hold. Use a chunky, well-draining mix.

Care

Light

Bright indirect light holds the silver markings. Protect pale flecks from hot, direct midday sun that can scorch those thinner leaf areas. Too little light and new leaves come in greener with weaker marking.

Water

Water thoroughly until it drains, empty the saucer, then wait until the mix has dried well. Constant dampness causes more damage than an occasional dry spell. Soft wrinkles usually mean thirst. Soft mush usually means rot.

Humidity

Average home humidity is fine. After greenhouse shipping, very dry air can crisp edges. Raise humidity if browning keeps showing up.

Soil

Chunky, well-draining mix. Avoid dense soil that stays swampy. Drainage hole required.

Feeding

Feed lightly in spring and summer after the plant is settled. Skip fertilizer during acclimation after shipping.

Common problems

  • Silver markings fading on new growth: usually low light. Move brighter.
  • Browning on pale sectors: those areas are thinner. Often too much harsh sun, dry air, or uneven watering.
  • Soft mushy stems: overwatering. Dry the mix and improve light.
  • Yellow leaf after shipping: common. Water only when the mix is drying.
  • Mealybugs: check leaf axils and stem joints.

Shipping and acclimation

Unpack promptly. Place in bright indirect light. Check moisture before you water. Give 7 to 14 days to settle. Hold off on repotting and fertilizer until it is drinking normally and putting on growth.

Difficulty

Easy

Frequently asked questions

Why is the silver splash uneven from leaf to leaf?

Silver marking varies leaf to leaf on this cultivar. That is normal, not a sign half the plant is failing. Steady bright light keeps new leaves marked; dim rooms push greener growth.

How is Splash different from solid green pubicalyx?

Same species habit and the same thorough dry-between-waterings care. Splash adds silver flecking across the leaf surface that solid green plants lack.

When will it bloom?

It usually blooms only after the plant is mature, has an established root system, and is growing in steady bright light. Young plants often need one to a few years before flowering. Leave peduncles on after blooming for future flowers from the same stalks.

How often should I water?

Water thoroughly, then allow the mix to dry well before watering again. Let the mix dry well between waterings instead of watering on the same day each week.

Is it toxic to pets?

Hoyas are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, but it is still best to keep pets from chewing on the plant.