Hoya Carnosa 'Krimson Queen' Hanging Basket
Hoya Carnosa 'Krimson Queen' Hanging Basket - 6" Hanging Basket is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Introducing the Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen', a stunning variegated cultivar renowned for its waxy green leaves adorned with creamy white and pink margins. This captivating plant is now available in a 6-inch hanging basket, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your indoor space.
Plant Profile:
- Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Queen'
- Common Names: Krimson Queen Hoya, Hoya Tricolor
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing vine
- Foliage: Waxy green leaves with creamy white and pink variegation
- Flower Color: Clusters of star-shaped, fragrant pink flowers
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans
Care Guide:
- Light Requirements: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Adequate light enhances the plant's variegation. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
- Watering Needs: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Water less frequently during winter months.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels. If your home is dry, consider using a humidity tray or placing a small humidifier nearby.
- Temperature Range: Thrives in temperatures between 60°F and 85°F. Protect from drafts and sudden temperature changes.
- Soil: Requires a well-draining potting mix. A standard houseplant mix amended with perlite or coarse sand works well.
- Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed. Remove dead or damaged leaves as they appear. Avoid cutting the long tendrils, as new growth and flowers may emerge from them.
- Propagation: Easily propagated via stem cuttings. Ensure each cutting has at least one node and a couple of leaves. Root in soil or water.
- Pest Management: Monitor for common pests like aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Unique Features:
- Variegated Foliage: The distinctive creamy white and pink margins make each leaf a natural masterpiece.
- Fragrant Blooms: Produces clusters of star-shaped, pink flowers with a delightful fragrance, enhancing its ornamental appeal.
- Versatile Display: Ideal for hanging baskets, allowing its trailing vines to cascade gracefully, or trained to climb a trellis for a vertical display.
Fun Fact:
The 'Krimson Queen' is sometimes referred to as 'Tricolor' due to its three-toned foliage. This cultivar was trademarked as 'Tricolor' in the 1950s, highlighting its long-standing popularity among plant enthusiasts.
Want To Be An Expert Hoya Grower?
- Expert Hoya Tips: Check out our complete Hoya care guide to learn how to keep your plants thick, lush, and blooming year-round.
- Pet-Friendly Options: Looking for more houseplants safe for furry friends? Browse our guide to pet-friendly plants to create a vibrant, pet-safe home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
How do you ship your plants?
How do you ship your plants?
We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location.
Will my plant look like the one on the website?
Will my plant look like the one on the website?
Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.
Do you include heat packs with your plants?
Do you include heat packs with your plants?
We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.
Which heat pack should I choose?
Which heat pack should I choose?
Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!
How long will it take to receive my order?
How long will it take to receive my order?
Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).
Do you offer express shipping?
Do you offer express shipping?
All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options.
What countries do you ship to?
What countries do you ship to?
We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.
Returns and Refunds
How do I return a product?
How do I return a product?
Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.
How long will it take to receive my refund?
How long will it take to receive my refund?
Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).
What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape?
What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape?
In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!
Can I return or exchange a plant?
Can I return or exchange a plant?
At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.