Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Hoya pubicalyx is native to the Philippines; this cultivar is of horticultural origin. |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Vigorous epiphytic vine with dense foliage |
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| Foliage | Leaves thick leathery, mid to dark green, glossy, with pale grey or silver flecks/ blotches on the upper surface. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence in heads of up to 40 blooms, fragrant. Corolla lobes densely pubescent, dull silvery pink. Corona pale pink, tinged with dark rose pink towards the center. |
| Cultivation | This species is often mistakenly sold under the identity of Hoya purpureofusca. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion, Irritant - Sap |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with milky/ white sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Leathery, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red, Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering, After Rain |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31164 |
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| Species ID | 5558 |
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