Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact vine with variegated leaves |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 8cm long by 3.5cm wide, mid-dark green flushed with very pale dull yellow. Juvenile leaves often with pink-bright red flush |
| Flowers | Flowers to 1cm across; corolla light - dark pink, densely hairy. Corona white, tinged with red towards the centre. |
| Similar | Is similar to another variegated cultivar, Hoya carnosa 'variegata' except that the leaves for 'tricolor' are also tinged withh deep pink - bright red hues, especially in the juvenile foliage. The pink/ red colouration tends to be less intense under very warm growing conditions. |
| Etymology | The cultivar name refers to the presence of 3 colors on the foliage - green, pale yellow and red. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with milky/ white sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Pink, Red, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30004 |
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| Species ID | 4313 |
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