Hoya Pachyclada

Elegant and Uncommon, Meet the Hoya Pachyclada

Hailing from Thailand, the Hoya Pachyclada is an uncommon variety of Hoya that is recognizable for its thick, ovoid waxy green leaves. A slow grower, it sometimes produces doming clusters of white, star-shaped flowers that look like a bridal veil during the spring and summer. It prefers bright, indirect light and average humidity for best growth.

Hoya pachyclada Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Hoya Pachyclada
• Family: Apocynaceae 
• Native Range: Thailand 

Hoya pachyclada Care Guide

• Care Level: Moderate
• Light: Prefers bright indirect light
• Water: Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering; avoid over-watering
• Humidity: Average 50-75%; Tolerant of lower levels of humidity
• Temperature: 60-80F
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
• Feeding: Use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month during the spring and summer only. 
• Propagation: Cuttings
• Growth: Slow growing, trailing, vining growth habit
• Soil: Use a well-draining, lightweight soil mix, such as commercially available cactus soil.
• Pests: Look out for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs and other scale insects
• Toxicity: Hoya are widely known to be non-toxic to humans and animals
  

Fun Fact About Hoya pachyclada: A Slow-Growing Star

The Hoya Pachyclada is a notoriously slow grower, but it makes up for it with its stunning blooms. Once mature, it produces clusters of delicate white, star-shaped flowers that can bloom for weeks, adding a bridal-like charm to your home.

History of the Hoya: A Native of Thailand

Originally from the lush, tropical regions of Thailand, the Hoya Pachyclada is a lesser-known variety within the Apocynaceae family. Its unique foliage and floral display have made it a favorite among Hoya collectors. While slow to grow, this plant has steadily gained popularity for its ability to thrive indoors with minimal fuss.