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Hoya Krimson Queen plants are known by many names, such as: Hoya Carnosa Krimson QueenHoya TricolorHoya VariegataCrimson Queen HoyaThey are house plants thatare sure to start a conversation. Its leaves aregreen in the inside, with a stunning creamy white c
Hoya Krimson Queen plants are known by many names, such as:
They are house plants thatare sure to start a conversation. Its leaves aregreen in the inside, with a stunning creamy white colour around the outside.
A different variant of this plant is the Hoya Krimson Princess that has the variegation starting in thecentre of each leaf. New leaves on aHoya Krimson Queen startbright pink and can end up completelywhite.
Follow theseinstructions and a caretipsand you will grow a stunning Hoya that will thrive for years to come.
Hoya Krimson Queen’sthrive in bright indirect sunlight. Placing them a fewfeet from a window will givethem withenough sun to grow strong. They do not like direct sunlight, especiallyafternoon sun. After the morning, the sun is too much andit will scorch their leaves.
During the winter and spring your hoya’s can accept a little bit of direct sunlight, however the summer’s sun will be too strong.Some people claim thathoya’s can survive in lower light conditions, and that is true, but it’s not optimal. They will grow faster in brighter rooms.
At Gold Leaf Botanicals, werecommend that the top 2 inches of soil be drybefore watering again. Doing this will allow air to get into the soil, and will prevent root rot from overwatering.
Watering once aweek is the most common advice you will find.This is a drought-tolerant plantand if you forget to water for aweek the plant will be just fine.
If your Hoya is in a very bright room, orin a warmer room due to summer, you will have to water more often. Winter months will not dry your plant out as fast, and will let you water once every week and a half.
The average home has ahumidity of 30% to 40%, and that is perfectlyfine for your Hoya Krimson Queen.If you want to maximize your plants’ potential, humidity up around50% and60% is optimal. Getting that is easy! Ahumid bathroom or a window in the kitchen will tend to have more humidity than a living room.
Hoyasshouldbe potted with good drainage, and most “well-draining” soils you find will be perfect. A Hoyais a plant that is sensitive to too much water, so adding some perlite into the mix will definitely help if you wanted to go the extra mile, but it’s completely optional.
If you want to add fertilizer, check out our all natural Liqui-Dirt.
The Hoya Krimson Queen is part of the Hoya Carnosa family, andtheyare native to Australia, and eastern Asia in places like China, Vietnam, and Japan. Itbelongs to the Apocynaceae family and is part of the Hoya genus. It is a variegated version of the Hoya carnosa.
Hoyas are perennials and are epiphytic vining plants that make great vining plants in hanging baskets.
Like otherhoya’sitis non-toxic to animals and people, which is what makes it such a greatchoice for homes with young children or animals around.
BecauseHoya’s are so good aroundpets it has lead some plant lovers down the Hoya-hole, and they tend to collect Hoyas specifically. There is an entire community of hoya lovers out there with different varieties and variegations!
Propagating a Hoya Krimson Queen is simple to do. Cut the stem of your Hoya about 2 inches below a group of leaves. Be sure that there are at least two leaves attached to the stem, and more is usually better.
Place the cut stem directly into the soil of your choice, and you can read more about the proper soil above. Water the soil and keep it slightly moist as your Krimson Queen puts out new roots.
It may come as a shock, butHoya’s don’t mind being root-bound once they hit maturity. Whenthey are in a6″ pot they are now mature, and they can be root-bound for quite some time. You will not needto re-pot it, but you may if that is the desired size.
To enhance the beauty of your Hoya you may prune it as you see fit. Thishelps it get bushier by growing new leaves on it’s existing vines, and you will get rid of the old and damaged leaves.
As always, cleaning yourpruning tools will ensure that you do not spread bacteria during the pruning process. Be sure to remove a small amount of leaves at a time so you do not shockthe plant. If a plant feels that it is damaged too much, it mayhinder growth, so only prune from time to time.
The Hoya Krimson Queen isan ideal and low-maintenance house plant for any indoor grower. There are many different varieties of Hoya’s to choose from, and they are loved for their tropical look and thick succulent-like waxy leaves.
We have Hoya Krimson Queen’s for sale! If you need any help, please reach out and contact us.
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