Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen' 12cm Plants GrowTropicals
Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen' — 6cm
Variegated Wax Plant

Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen'

£9.99
Hard to killPet-safe
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Description

Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen' produces thick, waxy leaves with a deep green centre and broad, creamy-white to pale pink margins. New growth often emerges with a warm pink tone that fades to cream as the leaf matures. Some leaves are almost entirely white, others mostly green, giving each vine a varied, dynamic look. It trails or climbs with equal ease and in the right conditions produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, porcelain-pink flowers. A long-lived, rewarding hanging plant.

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How to care for Variegated Wax Plant

Set me near a bright window, out of direct sun and hold the water until my soil is properly dry.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Variegated Wax Plant

Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen' is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering only once the compost has dried right through, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 10°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen Office

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Bright, indirect light is best for this plant. It will tolerate some gentle morning or late afternoon sun, but avoid prolonged harsh midday or afternoon direct light, which can cause scorching or stress the leaves. Good light levels are especially important for strong, compact growth and for encouraging flowering. Hoyas kept in lower light often grow more slowly and are less likely to bloom. If natural light is limited, a grow light can help maintain healthy development. Read moreShow less

Bright, indirect light is best for this plant. It will tolerate some gentle morning or late afternoon sun, but avoid prolonged harsh midday or afternoon direct light, which can cause scorching or stress the leaves. Good light levels are especially important for strong, compact growth and for encouraging flowering. Hoyas kept in lower light often grow more slowly and are less likely to bloom. If natural light is limited, a grow light can help maintain healthy development.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let it dry out fully between waterings

Allow the substrate to dry out between waterings. Hoyas store moisture in their fleshy leaves and prefer to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered. In winter, reduce watering further as growth slows. Read moreShow less

Allow the substrate to dry out between waterings. Hoyas store moisture in their fleshy leaves and prefer to be slightly underwatered rather than overwatered. In winter, reduce watering further as growth slows.

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Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

Thick, fleshy-leaved Hoyas store moisture in their leaves and tolerate drier air without complaint. Thinner-leaved species lose moisture faster and prefer higher humidity, ideally above 60%. Read moreShow less

Thick, fleshy-leaved Hoyas store moisture in their leaves and tolerate drier air without complaint. Thinner-leaved species lose moisture faster and prefer higher humidity, ideally above 60%.

Temperature

Keep above 10°C · Happy at normal room temperature

16–28°C suits most species. Keep above 12°C at all times and away from cold draughts. Hoyas benefit from a slight temperature drop at night, which can encourage flower production. Read moreShow less

16–28°C suits most species. Keep above 12°C at all times and away from cold draughts. Hoyas benefit from a slight temperature drop at night, which can encourage flower production.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Hoya Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and specifically formulated for Hoyas, combining bark, tree fern, perlite, pumice, charcoal, and coco husk for excellent drainage and aeration.

Growth habit

Trailing →Climbing →

Plant type

Hoya →

Toxicity

Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.

Origins

Hoya carnosa is native to East Asia and Australasia, growing as an epiphyte in tropical and subtropical forest canopy. 'Krimson Queen' is a cultivar selected for its broad creamy-white leaf margins.

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Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen'

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Hoya

Hoya plants, also known as wax plants, are beautiful, low-maintenance houseplants that thrive when their natural growing conditions are mimicked. Found draped under trees in their natural habitat, Hoyas use other plants as support to climb or trail. By prov...

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this healthy Hoya for its "beautiful waxy leaves" and growth potential. Most received "well packaged" plants in excellent condition with new growth nodes. While customers loved the size and care, some noted less fullness than pictured and minimal pink variegation initially, though overall satisfaction remained high.

  • Gorgeous plant, bigger than expected, healthy and strong, first class packaging
  • Beautiful waxy leaves and one day when they flower it will be wow
  • Arrived in perfect condition with several growth nodes and is doing great!
  • 5 stars: 21 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Olegs
Lovely healthy plant but no noticeable pink tones

Very healthy plant, delivered in excellent condition, very carefully packaged for protection - can't ask for more. Purchased 12cm version, the size I received is very good. Mine didn't have any noticeable pink variegation that I was expecting but maybe it will develop with time. Happy overall, will not hesitate to buy more plants in this store in future.

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Gabriela L.
A really nice plant

A really nice plant

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Pauline K.
Hoya carnosa amazing

Hoya carnosa krimson queen there is no other plants like them they have beautiful waxy leaves and one day when they flower it will be wow x

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Jemma K.
Beautiful plant

Well packaged, healthy plant. Very pleased.

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Emily C.
Gorgeous plant, arrived in perfect

Gorgeous plant, arrived in perfect condition with several growth nodes and is doing great!

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Maria M.
Healthy plant, well packed, fast

Healthy plant, well packed, fast delivery. Happy customer.

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Ed R.
Excellent

Well packed to avoid damage. Arrived within a few days. Nice size plan at a low price.

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Colin Daniels (United Kingdom)
12cm

Lovely plant well packaged

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Julia

Gorgeous plant , bigger than expected, healthy and strong , first class packaging, thank you

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Keira

I love this plant! Well packaged and a good size, looked healthy with new growth ❤️

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Jessica
Best website

Been looking for a Hoya for a very long time finally decided to get one and found this website easy to use and very helpful with the descriptions on care instructions very happy will it all brilliantly packed arrived healthy too

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Sara
This was a gift, and

This was a gift, and it arrived beautifully packaged and in excellent condition. I couldn't recommend your company highly enough.

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Tanya A.
Lovely hoya

The Hoya looks so healthy and happy! The packaging was amazing, no damage to the plant at all, and very fast delivery. I’m hoping that by following the website’s care recommendations, I can keep her thriving.

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Selina
Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to watch her grow

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Rich L.
Beautiful Hoya of good size

Well this is one of those plants that you didn’t realise you wanted until you bought one. I love it.

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Erika S.
Superb!

My plant was really well packaged and arrived safely.

Hello Erika! We are delighted to hear that your plant arrived safely and that you were happy with the packaging. Thanks for leaving us this lovely review!

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Joanna S.
Really happy with this plant.

Really happy with this plant. She’s very happy & putting out new growth already. Thank you for the care & attention with packing :blush:

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Jackie R.
Lovely Plant

Your plant was delivered promptly and very well packaged. It is a lovely plant and I will be ordering from you again very soon. Thank you

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Michelle T.
Not full as in pics

Not full as in pics

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Lisa C.
Stunning queen

Ordered this little beauty for my bookcase, and she is thriving. Looks true to photos, she was extremely healthy and well cared for, no damage through shipping. I'm hoping one day she'll bloom for me.

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Laura G.
Healthy plant

Looking forward to seeing it grow

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Nicola D.
Lovely plant, a bit leggy

Lovely plant, a bit leggy on 2 vines and with no leaves so i am hoping it will grow some or it will get chopped apart from that very healthy.

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Gareth L.
really healthy and full plant,

really healthy and full plant, turned up very quickly and hasnt shown any issues from the delivery. Would buy again

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