Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' (Krimson Princess) D14

Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' (Krimson Princess) is a classic cultivar with central variegation, easily recognized by its green margins and the cream or yellow areas in the middle of the leaf. Young foliage may develop pink, red, or purple tones, while the stems often have reddish hues. The plant forms long vines, suitable for trailing growth or training on a support, and may produce umbels of fragrant, pale pink, waxy flowers at maturity.

Horticultural identity. The accepted cultivar name is Hoya carnosa.

Foliage and habit. The leaves are thick, glossy, and oval, with an irregular central area in cream, yellow, or pale green, surrounded by green margins. Young growth may have persistent shades of pink, red, reddish-brown, or purple, which fade as the leaves mature. The proportion and pattern of the variegation naturally vary from one leaf to another and from one specimen to another.

The vines can be left to trail from a hanging pot or trained on a support. Their length varies from one specimen to another, depending on the season and production batch.

Flowers and fragrance. At maturity, the plant may produce umbels of waxy, pale pink to purplish-pink flowers with a darker center. The flowers are fragrant, and the intensity and nuances of the scent may vary depending on the time of day and growing conditions.

Substrate: use an airy, well-drained mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.