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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
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
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'
Gardening facts about Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' plant
How to Grow Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- red
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hoya for your garden
aka Hoya carnosa 'Picta', Hoya compacta 'Regalis', Hoya compacta 'Variegata', Hoya compacta variegata, Angel Rope, Hindu Rope, Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Variegated Hindu Rope, Variegated Indian Rope, Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional
aka Hoya carnosa 'Crispa', Hoya carnosa 'Hindu Rope', Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle Kurls', Hoya compacta, Angel Rope, Green Curls, Hindu Rope, Hindu Rope Plant, Indian Rope, Porcelain Flower
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 1'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Porcelain Flower, Sweethearts, Valentine Hoya, Wax Hearts
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
11-12
Size
Height: 1'-10'
Width: 1'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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