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Hoya Pubicalyx 'Splash' Wax Plant

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000555

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$19.99
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Description

Elevate Your Space with the Hoya pubicalyx ‘Splash’

The Hoya pubicalyx ‘Splash’ is a stunning tropical vine treasured for its glossy green leaves speckled with silver “splash” markings and accented by deep maroon edges. As it matures, it produces long, elegant vines that trail or climb, bringing a graceful, sculptural quality to any interior space.

This hardy Hoya is perfect for plant lovers seeking beauty with minimal maintenance. It thrives in bright, filtered light and prefers to dry slightly between waterings, making it a great match for busy or beginner plant parents.


Hoya pubicalyx Plant Profile

  • Common Name: Hoya pubicalyx, Wax Plant
  • Family: Apocynaceae
  • Native Range: Philippines

Hoya pubicalyx Care Guide

  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Light: 6–8 hours of bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun to prevent leaf burn.
  • Water: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry before watering. Smaller, more frequent waterings may be beneficial. Overwatering can lead to root rot; underwatering causes wrinkling or yellowing leaves.
  • Humidity: Average household humidity (50–75%). Tolerates lower humidity.
  • Temperature: 55–85°F; protect from cold drafts.
  • Pruning: Remove brown or damaged leaves as needed and trim vines to encourage fuller growth.
  • Feeding: Fertilize once a month in spring and summer with a diluted general-purpose liquid fertilizer.
  • Propagation: Easily propagated from cuttings.
  • Growth: Fast-growing compared to many Hoyas. Trailing or climbing; can be trained up a trellis, pole, or wall, or allowed to drape from a hanging basket.
  • Soil: Prefers a fast-draining, airy mix such as cactus soil blended with perlite or orchid bark.
  • Toxicity: Hoyas are widely considered non-toxic, though ingestion may cause irritation in sensitive individuals. Keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution.

Why We Love the Hoya pubicalyx ‘Splash’

Splashing Silver: The signature silver-speckled foliage makes this variety especially eye-catching.

Low Maintenance: A drought-tolerant plant that rewards bright light with vigorous, beautiful growth.

Versatile Styling: Perfect for shelves, hanging baskets, or trained as a climbing specimen.


Fun Fact: Nature’s Waxed Beauty

The Hoya pubicalyx is nicknamed the Wax Plant because of its thick, glossy leaves. This wax-like coating helps it conserve moisture in its native tropical habitat.


From the Philippines to Your Home: A Hoya with History

Native to the lush rainforests of the Philippines, Hoya pubicalyx has long been admired for its resilience and ornamental appeal. Traditionally grown in tropical gardens, it is often associated with luck and prosperity. Today, it remains a beloved favorite among houseplant enthusiasts for its forgiving nature and striking appearance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.