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Hoya Carnosa ‘Krimson Queen’
Regular price ₹ 999.00
Sale price
₹ 699.00
The Hoya Carnosa 'Krimson Queen' (often known as Tricolor Wax Plant) is an iconic, royalty-worthy indoor classic that blends succulent durability with spectacular variegated charm. Famous for its thick, waxy foliage bordered in creamy-white and rosy pink, this timeless vine brings enduring elegance and vibrant color to bright home spaces.
What sets the 'Krimson Queen' apart is its signature outer-edge variegation—easily remembered by the classic collector rule: "the Queen wears her crown on the outside." Fresh emergent shoots unfurl in bright shades of neon pink and ruby red before hardening into deep emerald leaves trimmed with wide cream borders, eventually rewarding patient growers with clusters of sweet-scented porcelain wax flowers.
Outer Edge Variegation & Pink Shoots
The hallmark of the 'Krimson Queen' is its outer margin variegation. Each thick leaf features a creamy-white or pale pink border framing a rich green core, with brand-new leaves flushing in brilliant bubblegum pink under bright lighting.
Versatile Trailing or Climbing Habit
Whether cascading gracefully from a hanging planter or trained upward along a bamboo hoop or trellis, this durable vine builds a dense, lush foliage canopy that stays colorful year-round with minimal effort.
100% Pet-Friendly & Safe
Great news for pet parents! The entire Hoya genus is completely non-toxic to dogs and cats according to ASPCA standards, making this royal wax vine a safe, worry-free choice for any room in your home.
Light & Blooming
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Requires consistent, bright indirect light to gentle direct morning sunlight. Ample ambient lighting is essential to maintain the crisp cream borders, encourage vibrant pink new growth, and stimulate umbrella-like clusters of sweet-smelling wax flowers. Protect it from harsh afternoon sun.
Watering
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Treat this plant like a semi-succulent. Allow the top 75% of the potting medium to dry out completely before giving it a thorough, deep drench. Its thick leaves hold water efficiently, making it drought-tolerant and sensitive to overwatering or soggy soil conditions.
Soil & Care
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Adapts easily to standard household humidity (40% to 60%). It requires an ultra-open, fast-draining potting substrate—combine rich peat or coco coir heavily amended with orchid bark, coarse perlite, and horticultural charcoal to keep the root system aerated.