'Krimson Princess' hoya guide
Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Princess', also called Hoya 'Rubra', Krimson Princess, pink center hoya
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the soil is almost dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine. Thin-leaved types like more.
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
- Soil
- Chunky mix of potting soil, orchid bark, and perlite
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- Vines trail or climb 1 to 3 m (3 to 10 ft)
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings with a node, rooted in water or moss
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Krimson Princess' hoya different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the hoya care guide.
What it is
‘Krimson Princess’ is a variegated wax plant with cream and pink centers and dark green edges. New leaves can be bright pink all over. It is also sold as Hoya ‘Rubra’. Select-A-Plant lists it as a climber that can reach several meters.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Krimson Princess’ | Cream and pink center, green edges | Pale color in the middle |
| ‘Krimson Queen’ hoya | Green center, cream edges | Pale color on the outside |
| Wax plant | Plain dark green | No cream or pink |
Care differences
The pink centers need bright indirect light and some gentle sun. In low light, the centers turn cream and then green.
Reverting
Cut all-green vines back to a variegated leaf. Move it to brighter light.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut a vine with two or three nodes from a well-colored stem. Root it in water or moist sphagnum. Roots form in two to four weeks.
Buying it
‘Krimson Princess’ is common at garden centers. Look for pink new growth. A plant with cream centers and no pink has spent time in low light.