- 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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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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
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