Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' (v)
A succulent, stem-rooting climber to 2m with stiff, fleshy, mid-green leaves splashed with cream and flushed pink when young. Tight, dome-shaped clusters of night-scented, pale pink, waxy flowers can be produced between late spring and autumn, and may be followed by long, cylindrical green seed pods
Synonyms
Hoya carnosa var. compacta 'Tricolor'Hoya compacta 'Tricolor'
see moreHoya carnosa Krimson Queen
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Cream Green Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Cream Green Variegated | Green | |
| Autumn | Pink | Cream Green Pink | Green | |
| Winter | Cream Green Pink |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow indoors in a free-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat-free, loam-based compost, sharp sand, ground bark and charcoal. Position in bright filtered light, with moderate to high humidity, and water freely in the growing season; keep just moist in winter. Will not tolerate wet soil. See hoya cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly and scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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