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Hoya Tricolor (Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor')
Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'
Thick cream-and-green leaves that blush pink in bright light.
About This Botanical
Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' is the variegated form of the classic wax plant. Each thick, glossy leaf is green edged in cream, and new growth often comes in pink when the light is good. The vines trail or climb, so you can let it hang or train it up a small hoop.
Hoya carnosa is a semi-succulent, which makes it easy to live with. Let the soil dry most of the way, then water thoroughly and let it drain. Overwatering is the usual way people lose one. Mature plants in bright light can bloom with round clusters of small, waxy, star-shaped flowers. Leave the old flower stalks on the vine, since the plant reblooms from the same spot.
Ships in the grower's plastic nursery pot.
Care card
- Light: Bright indirect light. More light means more pink.
- Water: Water when the top 2 inches are dry, then let it drain. Water less in winter.
- Mature size: Vines 2 to 4 feet indoors over a few years.
- Pets: We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.
- Pest-checked: Yes. We check every plant for pests before it ships.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light; a little gentle morning sun is fine.
- • Water: Water when the top 2 inches are dry. The thick leaves store water.
- • Mature size: Vines reach 2 to 4 feet indoors over a few years.
- • Pet safety:
- • Beginner-friendly: Yes. It handles a missed watering better than most.
“Why isn't my hoya tricolor turning pink?”
The pink shows up on new growth in brighter light. In a dim spot the leaves stay cream and green. Move it closer to a window, out of harsh afternoon sun.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
Planters that fit this plant
Matched to the pot size of Hoya Tricolor (Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'). Planters ship separately from live plants.
