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Hoya 'tricolor' 12cm

Name: Hoya 'tricolor' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Hoyatricol12cm
Price: 13.5 EUR
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Tropical epiphyte · Apocynaceae · Waxy foliage

Hoyacarnosa‘Tricolor’

It isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who can handle the sweetness 🍯

Family: Apocynaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: approx. 15 cm

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.

Form

Flexible stems carry pairs of fleshy leaves and can build a long balanced trail.

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

In your space

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.

Plant pairings

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

Suitable substrate Sybasoil Hoya Premium Mix 5lt View product

Suitable nutrition Nutri One 500ml View product

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 Nutri One 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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Hoya 'tricolor' 12cm

Hoya 'tricolor' 12cm

Hoyacarnosa‘Tricolor’

What makes it special

Form

Colour

Texture

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light for dense growth

A wet–dry cycle

Air around the stems

Stable temperature

An airy Hoya mix

Gentle feeding

Natural range

Habitat

Botanical identity

Variegated areas contain less chlorophyll

Pink is usually juvenile

Flower spurs are persistent

Milky sap is characteristic of the family

Frequently asked questions

Hoya 'tricolor' 12cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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