Hoya Carnosa Tricolor 4" Pot

Ahhh, the Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' (aka Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen') — she's a real beauty 😍. This plant brings major personality with its waxy, variegated leaves in shades of green, creamy white, and pink. Sometimes the new growth is bubblegum pink and it's honestly a little magical.

Here’s your care guide to keep your Hoya Tricolor thriving:

🌞 Light

• Bright, indirect light is ideal. It needs good light to keep that gorgeous variegation (and encourage blooms).

• Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid harsh afternoon rays—they’ll scorch the leaves.

• Low light = slower growth and less color pop.

💧 Watering

• Hoyas are semi-succulents, so they like to dry out between waterings.

• Water when the soil is completely dry, or at least 75% dry.

• In winter, water even less. They don’t like soggy feet!

Pro tip: Err on the side of underwatering—roots rot fast if they sit in moisture too long.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Happy in 65–85°F (18–29°C).

• Loves medium to high humidity (40%+). If the air is super dry, consider a humidifier or pebble tray.

• Protect from cold drafts—it does not vibe with chill.

🌱 Soil

• Needs a very well-draining soil mix. Use:

  • 1 part potting soil

  • 1 part perlite

  • 1 part orchid bark or coco coir

Basically, a chunky, airy mix that dries quickly.

🍴 Fertilizer

• Feed monthly during spring/summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer or one formulated for blooming plants.

• Back off in fall and winter.

✂️ Pruning & Growth

• Slow to moderate grower.

• Prune to shape it or remove leggy vines.

• If you want flowers, don’t cut the long spindly stems ("peduncles")—that’s where the blooms return year after year.

🌸 Blooms

• With enough light and maturity (can take a couple of years), it will reward you with clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers—they almost look fake!

• Flowers bloom on old growth, so again: don’t prune those flower stalks!

🌿 Propagation

• Super easy via stem cuttings with at least 1–2 nodes.

• Root in water, sphagnum moss, or soil.

• Keep warm and humid for best results.

🐛 Pests & Problems

• Relatively pest-resistant, but watch for mealybugs and spider mites.

• Wrinkled leaves = underwatering

• Yellowing = overwatering

Want to see yours thrive faster? Try placing it near an east-facing window and only water when it's thirsty. It’ll reward you with color, growth, and maybe someday—those dreamy flowers 🌸