Hoya Krimson Queen

Hoya Krimson Queen Care

Hoya carnosa cv. Krimson Queen

What is the plant

This plant with unique leaves, which have various colors, will decorate any collection. It is usually not difficult to grow and is suitable for beginners.

Also known as Hoya Tricolor and Hoya Variegata, Krimson Queen is native to Thailand, India, China, and other East Asian countries. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family.

Hoya carnosa has beautiful waxy leaves and blooms with clusters of porcelain-like flowers. It can reach 80 inches (2 m) tall indoors and 20 feet (6 m) in the wild.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Krimson Queen does not like overwatering, so wait until the soil is completely dry. Then water the plant until the water begins to flow through the drainage holes. In winter, Hoya carnosa should be watered rarely.
Pruning
This plant does not require special pruning, but you can remove dead leaves or give the plant the desired shape.
Fertilizer
To encourage growth, use a higher nitrogen fertilizer, but if you want to prepare your plant for flowering, take a fertilizer with a higher phosphorus content. Choose a liquid fertilizer and use ¼ of the recommended dose.

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Sunlight
Krimson Queen grows best in bright, indirect sunlight. The ideal option is if the plant will receive at least 6 hours of light every day, but it can withstand average light, but the leaves will be weaker.
Soil
The main criterion when choosing soil is good drainage properties since the mixture should not retain water. As for the rest, choose a well-balanced soil rich in nutrients.
Propagation
You can quickly propagate your Hoya carnosa with stem cuttings. To do this, cut off a branch with several nodes of leaves and place it in a container with clean water. After a few weeks, roots will appear.

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Temperature
This plant likes heat, so it grows well in temperatures of 60-90ºF (16-32ºC). You should also take care that it does not stand in places where there are drafts.
Container
We can identify this plant as a perennial epiphytic vine, so you can grow it in hanging or regular pots. The material does not matter, but you should take care of the drainage holes.
Fun fact
This plant doesn’t like to relocate, so avoid moving its pot.