Species Name: Hoya carnosa 

Common name(s): Krimson Queen Hoya, Tricolor Hoya, Hoya Variegata, Wax Plant

Defining Characteristics: 

• Thick sturdy variegated leaves
• White to pink coloration on the leaf's edge with new leaves sometimes being completely white
• Grows long meandering vines that look well in a hanging basket
• When given consistent bright light, produces clusters of pink flowers

Recommended Pot Size: Small-medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 61-95°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Drought tolerant. Water when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry to the touch

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Use a well-aerated soil such as Josh’s Frogs Orchiata Orchid Substrate 

Growth rate: Slow- Moderate 

Height: Vines can reach up to 12’ long

Origin: Eastern Asia and Australia

Regional locality: Humid subtropical forests climbing up trees

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes:  For extra humidity, place a pebble tray beneath the pot of your plant and fill it with water. Water evaporation will directly go to your plant and increase the humidity around the plant.

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 4" pot