Hoya Carnosa 'Tricolor'

Hoya Carnosa 'Tricolor' (Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor')

The Tricolor is the Hoya that earns its name every time a new leaf unfurls. Each thick, waxy leaf is a layered composition of deep green, creamy white or pale yellow margins, and a blush of soft pink — a combination that looks almost too deliberate to be natural. The pink intensifies in bright light and fades in lower light, making the plant subtly responsive to its environment. It trails and climbs with the slow, deliberate pace of all Hoyas, and when it eventually blooms, it produces clusters of star-shaped, sweetly fragrant flowers that make the wait entirely worthwhile.

Why You'll Love It

• Stunning tricolor variegation — deep green, creamy white margins, and a blush of pink on each thick, waxy leaf; one of the most beautiful color combinations in the Hoya world
• Light-responsive pink coloring — the pink intensifies in bright light and softens in lower light; the plant literally responds to its environment
• Fragrant star-shaped blooms — produces clusters of waxy, sweetly scented flowers when mature and happy; a rewarding milestone for patient growers
• Slow and steady grower — Hoyas are long-lived, low-maintenance plants that reward patience; this one will be with you for years

Care at a Glance

• Light: Bright indirect light is essential for the best pink coloring and to encourage blooming; avoid direct midday sun
• Water: Allow soil to dry almost completely between waterings; Hoyas are semi-succulent and very susceptible to root rot
• Humidity: Adapts well to average household humidity; prefers 50%+
• Soil: Very well-draining mix — cactus mix with added perlite or orchid bark works well
• Temperature: 60–85°F (15–29°C); keep away from cold drafts
• Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer; switch to a bloom-boosting fertilizer to encourage flowering

Ships healthy in a nursery pot. Non-toxic to pets and humans — a great pet-friendly option. Do not remove spent flower spurs — Hoyas rebloom from the same spurs each year.