'Krimson Queen' hoya guide
Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen', also called Hoya 'Tricolor', Krimson Queen, variegated wax plant
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 Queen' hoya different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the hoya care guide.
What it is
‘Krimson Queen’ is a variegated wax plant. Its leaves have green centers and creamy white edges. New leaves often come in pink, and the edges blush pink in bright light. It blooms with the same pink, star-shaped flowers as plain wax plant. It is also sold as Hoya ‘Tricolor’.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Krimson Queen’ | Green center, cream and pink edges | The pale color is on the outside |
| ‘Krimson Princess’ hoya | Cream and pink center, green edges | The pale color is in the middle |
| Wax plant | Plain dark green | No cream or pink |
An easy way to remember: the Queen wears her crown on the outside. The Princess keeps it in the middle.
Care differences
The cream and pink need bright indirect light. A little morning sun brings out more pink. In low light, new leaves come in greener.
Reverting
Cut back any vine that grows all-green leaves to the last variegated leaf. Leaves that are all pink or all cream look pretty, but they are weak and often drop.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut a vine with two or three nodes from a well-variegated stem. Root it in water or moist sphagnum. Roots form in two to four weeks.
Buying it
‘Krimson Queen’ is common at garden centers. Look for pink on new growth and cream edges on most leaves.