Hoya pubicalyx 'Pink Dragon'
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Hoya pubicalyx 'Pink Dragon' originates from the Philippines and is noted for its fast-growing, twining stems and clusters of bright pink, star-shaped flowers. A member of the Apocynaceae family, it thrives as a tropical epiphyte and is prized for its durability and striking appearance.
Distinctive Features
- Foliage: Long, lanceolate leaves often marked with silver flecks; some forms develop a reddish blush in strong light.
- Flowers: Densely packed umbels of deep pink to magenta blooms with a mild fragrance, typically appearing in spring through late summer.
- Growth Habit: Rapidly climbing or trailing; suitable for hanging baskets or trained along supports.
Care Tips
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates some direct morning sun; low light reduces flowering.
- Water: Allow substrate to dry partially between waterings; reduce frequency in cooler months.
- Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity, though adapts well to indoor conditions.
- Media: Use a chunky, free-draining epiphytic mix with orchid bark, perlite, and coconut husk.
- Temperature: Ideal between 18–28 °C; protect from frost and cold drafts.
- Fertiliser: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the active growth period (spring to early autumn).
- Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when root-bound; prefers to be slightly pot-bound for optimal flowering.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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