Hoya camosa 'tricolor or
Variegated Wax Plant
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Hoya camosa 'Tricolor'
(Krimson Queen Hoya, Variegated Wax Plant, Wax Vine, Porcelain
Flower) |
Hybridizer: Cobia, 1968
Family: Asclepiadaceae (,Milkweed)
Light: Light shade
Height: 8-10'
Spacing: 3-6'
Blooms: 2-3.5" in diameter, fragrant, ovate-shaped, umbels of brilliant
pink waxy flowers, late Spring
Foliage: Glossy, waxy, succulent dark green with white or cream
border leaves, New leaves appear pink.
Soil: Organic, peaty mixed with pine bark for good aeration and
drainage, mildly acidic-neutral (pH: 6.1-7.5)
Water: Regular, too wet will cause root disease, sparingly in
winter
Insects /Diseases: Watch for Aphids, fungus gnats, mealy
bugs, mites, moth worms, scales and thrips
Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer
Propagation: Seeds (sow as soon as possible - does not store well), cuttings
Uses: Hanging basket, container, houseplant
Comments: Hoya camosa 'Tricolor' or Krimson Queen Hoya or
Variegated Wax Plant or
Wax Vine or Porcelain Flower
is a semi-woody, tropical perennial with a trailing habit. This
low-maintenance vine bears attractive flowers on older vines and lovely
in hanging baskets or as a houseplant. Ideal temperature for
best growth is between 68-90 degreesF.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
