Hoya Carnosa 'Tricolor'

Scientific name

Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'

General description

Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' is a highly decorative variety with thick, waxy leaves marbled in green, cream, and shades of pink when exposed to sunlight. This trailing or climbing plant is prized for its colorful foliage and umbels of fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Origin

Native to the tropical forests of East Asia and Oceania, where it grows naturally as an epiphyte.

Interview

• Light : bright indirect light to preserve pink and cream colors; tolerates medium light.

• Watering : water when the substrate is dry; the succulent leaves store water.

• Humidity : moderate to high; adapts well to standard interiors.

• Temperature : between 18 and 27 °C; avoid cold temperatures.

• Substrate : light, very draining mixture (bark, perlite, coconut fiber).

Specific advice

• It flowers best when it is a little cramped in its pot.

• Avoid moving the plant once the flower stalks (peduncles) have formed.

• Rotate the plant for even growth.

• This plant is non-toxic to humans and animals.