Tricolor Hoya
English name:
Tricolor HoyaLatin name:
Hoya Carnosa TricolorAbout me:
I am a trailing plant with beautiful variegated leaves in green, yellow and pink. My waxy leaves are plump with the water they store. I can live for a long time so I'm worth investing in.Useful to know:
Origin
I am native to Australia and Eastern Asia
Height/Growth
I am a fast growing trailing plant and can grow as long as 3m!
Light
Keep me in a bright room but don't like me get much direct sun.
Water
Allow the top half of my soil to dry before watering, then water generously, and tip away the excess before putting me back in my ceramic pot. My roots will rot if I get too much water.
Temperature
Temperatures between 16-24 degrees are ideal for me.
Feeding
During the growing season feed me every 6 weeks with a diluted solution.
Grooming
Prune my trails in spring to maintain the desired length.
Care
Don't worry if I product sticky nectar, but remember to protect surfaces and furniture around me.
Toxicity
My sap will irritate skin and is considered toxic, so keep me away from pets and children.
Fact
I am a top air purifyier, and can help to reduce the harmful pollutants found in household cleaners.
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