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Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen'

Wax plant 'Krimson Queen' · Apocynaceae

Leaves edged in cream and pink.

USDA zones
10–11
Light
Part sun/shade
Water
Low
Mature size
4–10 ft × 1–3 ft wide
Type · growth
Vine · slow
Pets
Non-toxic
8 listings from 6 nurseries
$15.99 – $36 · updated 17 days ago
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About Wax plant 'Krimson Queen'

Leaves edged in cream and pink.

Growing & care

Light

Bright indirect light; some morning sun encourages flowers.

Water

Let the mix dry out between waterings.

Soil

Very airy epiphyte mix (bark, perlite).

Climate

USDA zones 10–11. Protect below about 50°F.

Pruning

Do not remove old flower spurs — they rebloom.

Propagation

Stem cuttings.

Pests & diseases

Mealybugs.

Containers

Suitable for container growing.

FlowersPink, white · Spring–summer on mature plants · fragrant
Fruit—
Native rangeChina South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan
Indoor / outdoorIndoors · Containers
DifficultyEasy
ToxicityPets: Non-toxic · People: Not documented
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats.
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