Hoya Carnosa 'Krimson Princess'

Porcelain Flower (Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Princess’), also known as Wax Plant or Honey Plant, is a variegated cultivar of the classic Hoya carnosa, native to the subtropical forests of East and Southeast Asia. It grows as an epiphyte in warm, humid air beneath the forest canopy, where rain passes quickly and light filters in soft, dappled patterns.

This variety is distinguished by its waxy, oval leaves—green at the margins and cream to pink at the center. The coloration deepens with light, taking on blush tones when the plant receives bright, indirect exposure. The vines are long, flexible, and smooth, forming elegant cascades or climbing patterns when supported. Its foliage thickens over time, creating a layered display of green, ivory, and rose.

In ideal conditions, mature plants produce clusters of star-shaped flowers with a porcelain-like surface and a sweet, honeyed scent. The blooms emerge along the same spurs year after year, rewarding steady care.

Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Princess’ thrives in bright, indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining soil. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch its leaves. Graceful and adaptive, it brings both color and resilience indoors—a living reflection of light’s quiet influence on growth.