Hoya australis ‘Tricolor’
4” Hoya australis ‘Tricolor’
A bright, colorful Hoya with thick, glossy leaves splashed in creamy white, yellow and fresh green, with new growth often emerging in shades of pink and red before maturing. Give it plenty of bright, indirect light to encourage strong variegation and those gorgeous rosy tones.
An easygoing, vigorous grower that looks fantastic trailing or climbing a trellis. Mature plants can produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with deep pink to red centers.
Light: Bright indirect light; gentle morning sun is beneficial
Water: Allow the potting mix to dry substantially between waterings
Growth: Trailing/climbing
Humidity: Average household humidity is usually fine
Pet safe: Hoya are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty: Easy
A colorful, forgiving Hoya and a great choice for anyone dipping their toes into the genus.