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Hoya Carnosa Tricolor S
Hoya Carnosa Tricolor S is a selected cultivar of Hoya carnosa prized for persistent tricolour variegation — cream, green and pink/red tones — with pink flushing on new growth, grown as a trailing vine for hanging displays or shelves. It suits buyers wanting decorative multi-tonal foliage and pet-safe material, but expect slower growth and a need for brighter indirect light to keep variegation stable.
- height Height
- 10 cm
- swap_horiz Pot Size
- 9 cm
- volunteer_activism Care
- Easy
- wb_sunny Light Needs
- Bright indirect light
- pets Pet Friendly
- water_drop Watering Needs
- Medium
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Plant care at a glance
| Care factor | Hoya Carnosa Tricolor S |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' |
| Common name | Wax plant 'Tricolor', Wax plant, Porcelain flower, Hoya carnosa Tricolor, Tricolor Hoya, and Krimson Queen / Krimson Princess (trade names often used interchangeably by sellers) |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Bright indirect light |
| Humidity | Medium |
| Pet safe | Yes, non-toxic to pets |
| Best for | Outdoors, Hallway, Office, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living room, and Indoors |
Persisting Tricolour Hoya with Pink-Flush New Growth
Leaves show a clear three-tone effect — creamy or pale-cream areas, green fields and pink to red highlights on recent growth — set on glossy, succulent, broadly ovate leaves that catch the light with a waxy sheen. Thin, flexible vines carry the paired leaves along a trailing silhouette that works well in hanging pots or spilling from a shelf, and many stems will show pinkish flushing on petioles and new shoots.
This is a selected cultivar with a well-documented horticultural history rather than a new introduction, and you’ll notice variegation is often most pronounced on juvenile leaves. The foliage does not change into a different leaf form as it matures (no fenestration); instead the plant keeps its ovate leaves while producing longer, scandent growth that can be trained to climb or left to trail.
In everyday ownership expect slower, less vigorous growth compared with plain green Hoya carnosa because variegated tissue has less chlorophyll; variegation also needs brighter light to remain stable and can be lost in dim conditions — that trade-off is the price for the multi-tonal look. The wax plant is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and like other Hoyas it dislikes permanently soggy soil, so moisture sensitivity is a practical consideration.
Best for hanging baskets, small shelves or side tables — choose a baby/grow-on option if you want to nurse it on a desk, a small pot for a neat shelf or a medium for a fuller display and greater visual impact.
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Size: Small - P9 H10
Plant questions, answered
What makes Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' different from standard Hoya carnosa?
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Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' is a selected cultivar notable for persistent tricolour variegation — cream/white, green and pink/red tones — plus pinkish flushing on new growth and petioles. It is a mid-20th-century selected cultivar, not a newly introduced hybrid. Expect slower growth and a need for brighter indirect light compared with plain green H. carnosa.
Is this Hoya safe for homes with cats and dogs?
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Yes — Hoya (including Hoya carnosa) is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs. That supports the product’s pet-safety claim. Normal good practice applies: avoid encouraging pets to chew leaves and keep plants where curious animals can’t easily ingest them.
How can I keep the cream and pink variegation looking its best?
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Bright, indirect light helps preserve the cream and pink tones and reduces the chance of reversion to green. Variegated sectors contain less chlorophyll and may fade or revert in low light, so place your Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' where it gets strong filtered light. Expect some natural variation between new and older leaves.
What are the main risks or problems to watch for with this cultivar?
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Overwatering and common indoor pests are the main risks. Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' is drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if kept soggy; mealybugs and spider mites are reported on indoor Hoyas, especially in dry conditions. Inspect soil moisture before watering and check leaves and nodes regularly for pests.
Which plant size options are available and how do they differ on arrival?
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Small (P9, pot 9 cm, height ≈10 cm) and Medium (P12, pot 12 cm, height ≈25 cm) are available; Baby (P6, pot 6 cm, height ≈10 cm) is currently unavailable. Small suits shelves, desks or a grow-on option; Medium gives fuller visual impact for a display or hanging trial. You will receive the listed pot size and approximate height for the chosen variant.
Plant care guide
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Water
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Soil and repotting
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Humidity and temperature
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Feeding
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Growth and support
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Common concerns
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Overwatering leading to root rot; occasional mealybugs and spider mites (especially in dry conditions); variegation loss or reversion when grown in low light.