Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor' (also known as Krimson Princess) produces thick, fleshy leaves with a green centre bordered by creamy-white margins, often flushed with pink on newer foliage. The variegation varies from leaf to leaf, giving each stem a painterly quality. It trails or climbs depending on how it is grown, and in the right conditions it produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, pale pink flowers with a glossy, porcelain-like texture. A classic hanging plant that improves with age.
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All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit, and every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something is not right on arrival, we will make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.
Your quick reference for choosing the right plant size. We group our plants by the diameter of their nursery pots which gives you a consistent way to understand scale.
5–8cm
Mini
Small but full of charm. These compact plants are perfect for desks, windowsills, and small shelves, or for building out a collection over time. Ideal if you enjoy watching your plants grow from the beginning. Approx. height: 10–20cm
9–11cm
Small
A step up in presence, great for side tables, shelves, or styling in clusters. Easy to move around and perfect for adding greenery without taking up too much space. Approx. height: 25–35cm
12–14cm
Medium
Our most versatile size. Works beautifully on shelves, desks, and plant stands, offering a fuller look without dominating a space. A great balance between impact and flexibility. Approx. height: 25–50cm
15–18cm
Large
More established plants with fuller foliage and stronger structure. Ideal for creating soft focal points in a room. Great for corners, beside furniture, or as standalone features. Approx. height: 40–70cm
19+cm
Extra Large
Big, impactful plants designed for floors and open spaces. These are your statement pieces and are perfect for anchoring a room or transforming a corner with instant greenery. Approx. height: 60cm–1.3m
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How to care for Hoya Krimson Princess
Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and let my soil dry right out before watering me again.
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Emily P.
Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.
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James R.
Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.
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Sophie L.
Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.
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About Hoya Krimson Princess
Hoya Carnosa Tricolor is a houseplant that takes a little effort. 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.
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.
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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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.
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
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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.
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, where it grows as an epiphyte in tropical and subtropical forest canopy. 'Tricolor' is a cultivar selected for its pink, cream, and green leaf variegation.
Yes. This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so it's a good choice for homes with pets. Even so, plants aren't food, so a keen chewer could still get an upset stomach. If you're worried, speak to your vet.
We aim to avoid using pesticides where possible, but we can't control the whole supply chain.
If the plant is going into a vivarium, terrarium or aquarium with live animals, rinse the leaves and roots well, remove any soil and let the plant dry out before adding it. We'd also suggest keeping it away from animals for a month first.
Can I see a photo of the exact plant I'll receive?
We're not able to send photos of individual plants or let you choose a specific one, as plants are selected by our team when your order is packed. Our photos show the variety and the kind of plant you can expect, and yours may vary a little in height, shape or fullness.
If a size has a code next to it, such as 9cm / B2, you're buying the exact plant pictured.
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 7 days 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.
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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Customers praised this stunning variegated plant with "thick waxy variegated leaves on pink stems." Reviews consistently highlighted excellent packaging that ensures safe delivery, with plants arriving healthy and often "bigger than expected." Shoppers appreciated the "great size" and quality. One negative review exists without details.
Thick waxy variegated leaves on pink stems... what's not to love!
Amazingly well packed. They arrived in tiptop condition in the middle of a heatwave.
The plants are stunning, very healthy and cannot wait to watch them grow.
5 stars: 27 (96%)
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Paulina M.
Lovely plants
I ordered a hoya and a monstera. Both arrived carefully packed. Hoya was bigger than I expected and the monstera already has a new leaf after two weeks, highly recommended!
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Miss D.
Absolutely beautiful
I’ve wanted one of these for a while but struggled to find one that looks great for a decent price. As always house of kojo has the best !
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Jemma K.
Excellent
Healthy leaves, perfect condition. Very well packaged. Great size plant.
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Lee T.
Fantastic
Fantastic
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Sarah G.
What beautiful colors :grinning_face_with_star_eyes:
A beautiful, healthy and eye-catching plant :green_heart::yellow_heart:🩷
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Leesa R.
Thick waxy variegated leaves on
Thick waxy variegated leaves on pink stems… what’s not to love!
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Laura P.
Good quality plant. Fast delivery
Good quality plant. Fast delivery and well packaged.
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Amamda T.
A perfectly tiny plant :seedling:
A perfectly tiny plant :seedling:
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Daniel J.
Just beautiful, came within a
Just beautiful, came within a couple of days, well packaged and no damage at all. Very pleased with this company and at how quickly I received my order. The plants are stunning, very healthy and cannot wait to watch them grow. Would definitely order from here again.
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Toni
Perfect as always. Well packaged, great condition plants.
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Katerina (United Kingdom)
12cm
I bought this together with a Ctanthe Burle Marxii for my parents as a gift and had them sent straight to them so I did not see them in person. The message from my parents though was: "Thank you very much! Beautiful and were very well packaged! I am impressed". I saw photos and indeed the plants look lovely.
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Keira
Well packaged and a good size! Arrived in tact and with new growth!
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Priti B.
Hoya Carnosa Tricolor
A really decent size plant, very healthy and very well packaged. Another quality plant from GrowTropicals :blush:
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Emily R.
Really cool !
The leaves on this hoya look so cool. I got this as a present for a family member and they love it !
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Joanna W.
Stunning, arrived perfectly packaged
Stunning, arrived perfectly packaged
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Geraldine F.
Can’t wait to see this
Can’t wait to see this growing. Healthy, beautiful plant.
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Judith W.
Two lovely Hoyas
These plants were amazingly well packed. They arrived in tiptop codition in the middle of a heatwave. Most impressive!
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Audrey S.
It arrived on time, was
It arrived on time, was packaged well, and looks like a gorgeous and healthy plant! I am a big fan of the leaves! Thank you!
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Olivia H.
Really attractive plant
This is a great specimen of a very pretty plant. Love it !
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Lorna J.
A stunning plant that looks
A stunning plant that looks very healthy
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Kerry L.
Another lovely plant purchase, good
Another lovely plant purchase, good size, nice and full
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Tracey F.
So well packaged resulting in
So well packaged resulting in a very healthy plant and no damage. A great size plant.
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Jason C.
Lovely plant, great condition.
Lovely plant, great condition.
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Kerry P.
Love it .A beautiful plant
Love it .A beautiful plant with healthy roots .
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Jeantte W.
Pleased with this look forward
Pleased with this look forward to watching it grow and better still flowering.
