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Oct 30, 2019 10:27 AM CST
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Hey! My Pubicalyx seems to be drying its stem? I keep humidity around %50 - %69 and fertilize every so often. I have it in a well draining mix as well. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Oct 31, 2019 10:18 PM CST
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How often are you watering? Although they like to be well draining, they do like a reasonable amount of water. You could also try misting your pubicalyx every couple of days?
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Nov 1, 2019 4:43 PM CST
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Hi Cmcdon649, Welcome!

With the extremely close up photos of your Wax Plant (Hoya pubicalyx) it's difficult to tell exactly what might be the issue. Can you post a photo of the entire plant and it's pot from a little distance so that we can have a better perspective on the size of the plant and the pot it's growing in?

I've been growing Hoya pubicalyx (and a few other Hoyas) for many years and I find that most Hoyas seem to do best when they are a bit pot bound. It's extremely important to plant them in an airy, well draining medium to prevent root rot. I always add extra perlite and orchid bark mix to the soil for all of my container plants but especially for Hoyas. My large Hoya pubicalyx below is in a large pot and is quite root bound but I have no plans of repotting any time in the near future.
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Nov 2, 2019 8:07 AM CST
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Here are some better photos
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