Hoya carnosa 'Rubra'

Also Known As

Hoya 'Krimson Princess'
Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Princess'
Hoya Strawberries and Cream
Krimson Princess Hoya
Porcelain Flower 'Rubra'
Wax Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

10a-12

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Hoya carnosa 'Rubra' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya carnosa 'Rubra'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya carnosa 'Rubra'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty 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.