Hoya 'Tricolor' (Hoya carnosa)

$24.99

In stock

Bright light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Hoya 'Tricolor'
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Hoya 'Tricolor'

Light
Bright, indirect light; no direct sun.
Water
Let the soil dry out between waterings.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Hoya 'Tricolor' is a wax plant with thick, waxy leaves splashed in cream, green and pink along trailing vines. The colors shift with the light: the brighter the indirect light, the more pink it shows.

Keep it out of direct sun, which can mark the leaves, and give it a bright spot nearby instead. Let the soil dry out between waterings, then water well and let the pot drain. It needs less water in winter.

It looks lovely trailing from a hanging pot or a high shelf, or trained around a small hoop. Choose a 4 or 6 inch pot. It is easy, slow and steady, and it makes a thoughtful gift.

The ASPCA lists the wax plant (Hoya carnosa) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Hoya 'Tricolor'

How much light does the Hoya 'Tricolor' need?

Bright, indirect light; no direct sun.

How often should I water the Hoya 'Tricolor'?

Let the soil dry out between waterings.

Is the Hoya 'Tricolor' toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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