4" Hoya ‘Krimson Queen’
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Care
Care
Bright indirect light
Allow soil to dry almost completely
Pet friendly
Hoya Krimson Queen is a stunning variegated form of Hoya carnosa — one of the most popular and enduring houseplants in the world. What sets Krimson Queen apart is its striking variegation pattern: creamy white to pink margins frame the outside of each leaf, with the green center creating a bold, two-tone effect. The pink tones are most vivid on new growth, gradually settling to cream as the leaf matures.
A common point of confusion: Krimson Queen is often mixed up with Hoya Krimson Princess. The key difference is location of variegation — Queen has it on the leaf margins (outside), Princess has it in the center. Both are beautiful; this is the Queen.
Like all Hoyas, Krimson Queen is a rewarding long-term plant. Given enough light and time, it produces clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers — a genuine treat for patient growers. It trails and vines beautifully in a hanging basket or can be trained up a trellis.
Care guide: Bright indirect light is key — it maintains the variegation and encourages blooming. Plant in a well-draining mix; Hoyas prefer to dry out between waterings and do not tolerate sitting in excess water. Average household humidity is fine. A forgiving, long-lived plant that gets better with age.
Additional Hoya information:
Hoya, commonly referred to as "Wax Plant" is a genus consisting of over 500 species.
Hoyas are widely cultivated for their aromatic blooms and unique foliage.
They are native to tropical and subtropical areas all around the world. They can be found in Latin America, Asia, Australia, etc.
Mostly epiphytic, you'll find Hoyas love to climb trees in their natural habitats.
Hoyas have a large range of foliage shapes and textures. They can be found with elongated, deeply veined leaves to thin, narrow leaves and everything in between.
Most Hoya plants can be considered easy to care for. Here at Canopy Plant Co., we only ship the healthiest Hoyas from our Apopka greenhouse.
Sizing information:
Plants are living organisms, so each one is unique and may vary slightly in size, fullness, color, and maturity depending on the season, growing conditions, and current availability. We do our best to match the product photos and descriptions as closely as possible while ensuring you receive a healthy, high-quality plant.
