Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'

Also Known As

Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen'
Hoya carnosa Krimson Queen
Exotic Wax Flower
Krimson Queen Wax Flower
Porcelain Flower
Tricolor Hoya

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 1'-12'
W: 1'-12'

planting zones

9b-12

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Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' plant details

Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green, pink, red, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, exotic, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Queen’ has long twining vines displaying waxy green elliptic leaves with variegated margins of creamy white. New growth emerges bright pink. Occasional large clusters of night fragrant, waxy, pale pink star flowers appear. Plants rebloom multiple times on same stem spur so do not remove.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

New growth emerges pink to purple and matures to pinkish-purple stems and green and cream variegated foliage. Huge clusters of soft pink wax-like blooms are borne in summer.