Form
Flexible stems carry pairs of fleshy leaves and can build a long balanced trail.
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Hoya 'tricolor' 12cm
Normal price
€14,90
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Hoyacarnosa‘Tricolor’
It isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who can handle the sweetness 🍯
- Cream-variegated foliage
- Pink new growth
- Waxy texture
- Fragrant flowers
- Romantic trailing growth
Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ combines three colours along an elegant trailing line: deep green at the centre, clean cream at the margins and pink tones on younger leaves. A waxy sheen makes every leaf look painted, while the stems gradually dress a high shelf or hanging position with a bright romantic presence that stands out without becoming excessive.
With time it may add clusters of star-shaped sweetly scented flowers, yet even without blooms it reads as a complete decorative feature. This is the Hoya that brings gentle colour to a collection and naturally links green, white and pink details in the room.
What makes it special
Variegation and waxy trailing growth turn the classic Hoya into a luminous three-colour display.
Colour
Green, cream and youthful pink divide each leaf in a different proportion.
Texture
Leaves are thick, smooth and waxy, while flowers appear like porcelain stars.
Why you’ll love it: it offers variegated colour with calm elegance and may reward you with fragrant porcelain-like flower clusters.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
On a high shelf or in a hanging pot where the stems can fall freely and receive even light. A small turn every few weeks keeps the silhouette balanced.
Plants that complement it
Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.
- Dischidia nummularia — small round leaves in an airy trail.
- Peperomia obtusifolia — sturdy glossy leaves in a low crown.
- Rhipsalis baccifera — fine green stems that change the texture.
Care at a glance
Light
Plentiful bright indirect light, with gentle morning sun after acclimation.
Water
Water after a substantial part of the mix has dried and allow all excess to escape.
Atmosphere
Average to higher humidity, good airflow and roughly 16–28°C, without abrupt changes.
Pets
Hoya species are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, but they are not food.
Chosen for this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail
Light for dense growth
Provide strong filtered light. Gradual exposure to gentle morning or late-afternoon sun can support flowering and colour without scorching.
A wet–dry cycle
Check the mix at depth and notice the pot's weight. Water thoroughly once it has dried sufficiently and never leave water standing at the base.
Air around the stems
Maintain average to higher humidity together with gentle airflow. Stagnant, very humid air increases the risk of spotting and damage.
Stable temperature
Most Hoya species perform well at roughly 16–28°C. Protect foliage from cold glass, chilly draughts and direct heat.
An airy Hoya mix
Use the specialised Hoya mix with a coarse, porous structure. Repot only after roots have genuinely filled the pot.
Gentle feeding
During active growth use a complete fertiliser for potted plants according to the label and only on already moist mix. Reduce or pause when growth slows.
Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection
Natural range
Hoya carnosa is native from southern China and Laos to southern Japan and Taiwan.
Habitat
In nature it grows as a climbing epiphyte or lithophyte in subtropical forest, anchoring stems and roots to trunks or rocks.
Botanical identity
‘Tricolor’ is a cultivated variegated selection of Hoya carnosa. Its name describes the combination of green, cream and pink, not a separate wild species.
From natural habitat to care: Its epiphytic origin explains the preference for a porous mix, air around the roots and a distinct cycle between watering and drying.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage
Variegated areas contain less chlorophyll
Cream areas contain fewer functional chloroplasts, so green tissue remains important for photosynthesis.
Pink is usually juvenile
Anthocyanins protect the young surface and often recede as the leaf matures.
Flower spurs are persistent
New flower clusters can form again from the same old spur, so it should not be cut while healthy.
Milky sap is characteristic of the family
Like many Apocynaceae, the stems contain white latex that seals small injuries.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.
01 Why has one leaf emerged almost white?
Variegation is naturally variable. A very white leaf has less photosynthetic capacity, but need not be removed if the rest of the stem remains balanced.
02 Why are the leaves wrinkling?
They often show that the plant has used some of its water reserves, but check the mix and roots first. Wrinkled leaves with wet mix may indicate root trouble.
03 Should old flower spurs be removed?
Not while they remain healthy. Many Hoya species flower again from the same permanent spur, so remove only parts that have dried completely.
04 Why is it not flowering?
Common reasons include insufficient light, immature growth, frequent moves or excessive nitrogen feeding. Stabilise conditions first.
05 When does it need repotting?
When roots fill the pot, the mix has lost its structure or water passes through excessively fast. Move up one size only.
06 Is it safe for pets?
Hoya species are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Even so, chewing any plant material can upset digestion.
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