Hoya Carnosa 'Rubra' (often called Hoya Krimson Princess 'Rubra') has almost burgundy vines and the leaves are darker green, often with white and some pink in them. If grown in bright light, the new growth has stunning dark pink leaves that turn creamy yellow as they mature.
Hoya Carnosa Rubra Plant Care
Light: The Rubra grows best in a well-lit position indoors with plenty of bright and indirect sunlight. If it is placed in a spot that is too shady it will experience slower rates of growth.
Soil: Ideally an airy, lightweight and chunky potting mix. Tired of mixing your own? Try our tried and tested Aroid & Hoya Potting Mix!
Watering: This plant prefers to be dry down thoroughly in between waterings. Like most Hoya varieties, they appreciate higher levels of humidity.
Climate: The Rubra withstands regular household temperatures but doesn't respond well to abnormally low indoor temperatures.
Feeding: Use a balanced fertiliser such as GT Foliage Focus or GT Complete Focus 1-2 times a month throughout the growing season in Spring and Summer.
Hoya Rubra Cutting info
Fresh or rooted cuttings available. Cutting size: 2 leaves (1node) - refer to photo 1 & 2 for a cutting example. Mother plant is for reference only (not for sale).
Fresh cuttings will be cut to order and couriered in sphagnum moss to start the rooting process. All our cuttings come safely secured in our eco-friendly packaging (even our tape is biodegradable!).
