Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' is a trendy indoor plant among plant lovers. It has green leaves outside and a stunning yellowish-cream color on each leaf. This plant is easy to take care of and easy to grow. It is often used as a house plant and is suitable for pots and hanging baskets.
Common Name |
Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’
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Genus
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Hoya
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ plant. |
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Maximum Height |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Spread |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
China
Japan
Viet Nam
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