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Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Hoya (HOY-a) (Info) Species: carnosa (kar-NO-suh) (Info) Cultivar: Tricolor Additional cultivar information: (aka Krimson Queen) Hybridized by Cobia; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1968
Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials Vines and Climbers
Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Light Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Pale Pink Red White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Variegated
Other details: Flowers are fragrant This plant is suitable for growing indoors Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
On Mar 15, 2006, Don_Mader from Victoria, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:
Mine grows in a hanging basket in bright shade, outdoors year round. The leaves vary from a dark reddish purple to a creamy white. Some remain green with a white border. The little flowers are amazing.
On Aug 10, 2005, ADKSpirit from Lake Placid, NY (Zone 4a) wrote:
I bought this plant at Lowes or Walmart, and it came with no tag. I was thrilled when I found out it was a hoya. Had one, not this color, years ago and gave it to a friend when I moved. I can't wait to see it flower.
On May 7, 2005, CasieMom from Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
Lovely plant, very low maintenance. Vigorous grower in a hanging basket planter. I moved it outside for the summer and was pleasantly surprised to discover incredible flowers today. It's hanging under a sheltered eave by the back door (facing ESE) with dappled shade from nearby trees. House wrens have made a nest in the plant so I'm watering it carefully now! I'm in Zone 8, Texas Hill Country, blazing heat in the summer. This will be the first summer outside for this plant.
On Oct 20, 2003, PanamonCreel from Dorval, QC (Zone 5a) wrote:
Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' is a cultivar of Hoya carnosa var. variegata. It can be distinguished by the white or cream border on its leaves. It was patented by Cobia in the 1950s and its patent expired in the 1970s. It was more commonly sold by its trademarked name of "Hoya Krimson Queen."
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Jones, Alabama Phoenix, Arizona Bee Branch, Arkansas Clayton, California Fairfield, California San Bernardino, California Bartow, Florida Bradenton Beach, Florida Hollywood, Florida Miami, Florida Miramar Beach, Florida Mount Pleasant, Florida Oldsmar, Florida Saint Augustine, Florida Sarasota, Florida Kailua Kona, Hawaii Gonzales, Louisiana Hammond, Louisiana Canton, Mississippi Hackettstown, New Jersey Alden, New York Whitestone, New York Zanesville, Ohio Hulbert, Oklahoma Hamilton, Texas Houston, Texas (2 reports) Katy, Texas Plano, Texas (2 reports) Victoria, Texas Wimberley, Texas Kalama, Washington
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