Hoya Carnosa Tricolor Care

Family: ApocynaceaeBotanical name: Hoya Carnosa cv.

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Hoya Carnosa 'Tricolor' or Hoya Krimson Princess has one of the most beautiful variation of the Hoya family. Her foliage comes in stunning colours of green, white and pink or red.

This Hoya is also known as "wax flower" or "wax plant". If you are lucky enough to see her bloom you will notice that her flowers are highly perfumed. Hoya Krimson Princess is pretty easy to grow if you are looking for a low maintenance plant.

Light

Grow in bright, indirect light.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. This semi-succulent plant is quite drought tolerant.

Feeding

Apply fertiliser every two weeks during spring, summer and fall to promote growth and increase chances of flowering.

Moisture level

4 - spray foliage daily