hoya carnosa'tricolor'
Care level
Medium
Variegation
Marginal pattern
Distinguished by stems and petioles with dull red to red-purple hues that last longer than related varieties. The leaves feature variegated areas with red and pink colors that gradually fade, while the green portions have a distinctive blackish or brownish appearance due to red-purple overtones.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (10°C - 30°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Climbing
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The hoya tricolor can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.