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Hoya Carnosa

Apocynaceae Family

Also known as Hoya Carnosa Krimson Queen

Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Queen’ is a perennial evergreen with waxy, succulent leaves. Variegated Hoya carnosa plants belong to the genus Hoya and the family Apocynaceae. Like all Hoya carnosa cultivars, the ‘Krimson Queen’ is an epiphytic plant with long trailing vines.

This plant is a

succulent

Dry

Soaked

Wait until the plant is showing some wrinkles or the leaves are less elastic than they typically are. Hoya's store water in their leaves and will bounce back if they're drooping.

Shade

Direct

Hoya's are a type of succulent so you would think they'd need a bunch of sun. Actually they'll do just fine a foot or two away from an east or west window.

Starved

Full

As succulent's, Hoya's aren't super hungry. Fertilize a few times during the growing season but never during winter.

The Hoya ‘Krimson Queen’ is a variegated cultivar of the wax plant Hoya carnosa. Also named Hoya Tricolor, the Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Queen’ has thick waxy leaves, typically with three colors—pink, creamy-white and green variegation. The colorful leaves on the Hoya carnosa variegated Tricolor grow on long, trailing green or pink vines. Its attractive variegated characteristics make the Hoya ‘Krimson Queen’ a popular houseplant. The Hoya carnosa Variegata or hoya ‘Krimson Queen’ is a fascinating plant to care for indoors. New leaves emerge from the wax plant (also called porcelain flower plant) that are typically bright pink. As the leaves grow, they develop white or creamy-white patches. Some of the Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Queen’ leaves can turn completely white. Most leaves on the variegated hoya are green with white or pink edges. Despite its exotic look and variegated leaves, the hoya ‘Krimson Queen’ is relatively easy to care for indoors. As long as it gets enough filtered light, occasional watering, and grows in a warm place, the Hoya Tricolor will thrive. This article is a complete guide to growing the Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Queen’ as a tropical houseplant. At the end of the article, you’ll learn how to resolve common issues with growing this variegated tricolor hoya plant.