Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 6-10 Feet
Pet Safe

The Tricolor Hoya, goes by many other names including the wax plant and honey plant, but is botanically called Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'. It is a popular plant and for good reason, as it produces color-changing foliage on a vining habit as well as scented flowers. The variegated green and white leaves can take on a pink hue with proper care. A great trailing plant, the Tricolor is best grown high up so its stunning foliage can dangle down and be appreciated.

Best Locations For Growing Tricolor Hoya

The Tricolor Hoya prefers high levels of humidity and loves to be grown in a warm kitchen or bathroom. Though considered non-toxic, its sap is an irritant and care should be taken if growing this plant around children or pets.

Tricolor Hoya Sunlight Requirements

To get the best color from the Tricolor Hoya, it needs to be grown in bright indirect light. However, it is advisable not to place it where it can be scorched by strong direct sunlight, which can damage the foliage.

Tricolor Hoya Care

This Hoya likes to be kept warm and away from any cold drafts or hot radiators; a temperature range of 60 to 75 °F is optimum. It doesn’t like the cold, so just make sure you grow it above 50 °F because below this, it will struggle. The key thing to remember when growing the Tricolor Hoya is it likes high humidity and loves to be placed in a warm and steamy bathroom or kitchen. It can be grown in rooms with average humidity but will need regular misting to keep it from drying out. To promote fresh growth, the Tricolor Hoya can be pruned by cutting just below a leaf node, although it is advisable not to remove more than one-third of the stems as this may send the plant into shock.

Watering Tricolor Hoya

The Tricolor Hoya’s waxy foliage helps this plant conserve moisture, but it still needs regular watering. This plant dislikes being allowed to sit in wet or soggy soil, so watering is only advised once the top half of the soil has dried out. As growth slows during the winter months, watering can be reduced.

Feeding Tricolor Hoya

To maintain plant health and to get the best from its attractive foliage, a monthly feed of a diluted houseplant fertilizer during the growing season is recommended. There is no need to fertilize the Tricolor Hoya during the colder months.

Tricolor Hoya Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Climbing

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 6-10 feet

Mature Spread: 1-2 feet

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Pink, White, Green

Flower Shade/Description: Pink or White

Fragrant: Yes

Foliage Type: Variegated

Foliage Color(s): Pink, White

Foliage Description: Pink and White Variegated Foliage

Temperature: 70° - 80°F (21° - 27°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Tricolor Hoya

Other Name(s): Tricolor, Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant, Honey Plant

Scientific Name: Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Hoya_Tricolor-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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