Hoya Krimson Queen

Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen'

$66.99

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  • LightBright indirect
  • Care levelEasy

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LightBright indirect light
Care levelEasy: forgives a late watering and copes with a range of light
Hoya Carnosa Care: How to Finally Get Your Hoya to BloomCare notes by Nick Alan

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Hoya Krimson Queen is a cultivar of Hoya carnosa, the wax plant. Each thick, waxy leaf has a cream edge, and new growth flushes pink. You get one plant in a 6 inch nursery pot.

It grows slowly and stores water in its leaves, so it forgives a missed watering better than an overwatered one. Let it climb a small trellis or trail from a shelf.

  • Light: bright, indirect light
. New growth flushes pink in good light and fades toward green and cream in a dim room.

How often should I water a Hoya Krimson Queen?
Water deeply, then let the soil dry almost completely. The thick leaves store water, so overwatering is a bigger risk than a missed drink.

Will a Hoya Krimson Queen flower?
Mature plants in bright light can make clusters of small, star-shaped flowers. Young plants usually need time first.

Care notes by Nick Alan, founder of Palma.

Where to put this plant

Needs: Bright, indirect light

Find the window you have. Each one gives a different kind of light.

  • East-facing windowGentle morning sun, then bright shade.
    Best spot
  • South-facing windowBrightest, with sun most of the day.
    3 to 5 ft back
  • West-facing windowStrong, hot afternoon sun.
    Use a sheer curtain
  • North-facing windowSoft, steady light with no direct sun.
    Too dim

Distance changes it too

  • At the glassStrongest
  • 3 to 5 ft backAbout half
  • Across the roomDim

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How do I care for Hoya Krimson Queen?

Start with the care card above. For the full routine, read Hoya Carnosa Care: How to Finally Get Your Hoya to Bloom.