

Meet the plant
Cream-centred leaves with pink new growth
Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Princess' (also sold as 'Rubra') · also known as Variegated wax plant, tricolour wax plant
Native to Cultivar of Hoya carnosa (eastern Asia and northern Australia)
A variegated wax plant with cream to yellow leaf centres and green edges, and new growth that flushes pink. Mature vines carry sweet-scented clusters of pale pink star flowers.
- A well-grown Krimson Princess in a 12cm grow pot, ready to trail or climb.
- Leaves with cream centres and green edges, and new growth that flushes pink.
- The tough wax plant in a colourful form: water about once a week.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Medium to bright, indirect light (brighter is better) near an east- or north-facing window. Good light keeps the colouring strong.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- About once a week
- Humidity
- Moderate to high
- Temperature
- 16 to 28°C
- Soil
- Chunky, airy mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Moderate vine
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright, indirect light as soon as it arrives.
- Water about once a week in summer, less in winter, and always let it drain completely.
- Leave the flower spurs (short stalks) on the vine: Hoyas flower from the same spurs year after year.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Soft, yellow leavesToo much water. Let the soil dry out more between drinks.
- New leaves all greenIt wants more light. Move it closer to a bright window.
- Wrinkled leavesThirsty: give it a thorough soak.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
What's the difference from Krimson Queen?
What's the difference from Krimson Queen?
Krimson Princess has cream centres and green edges; Krimson Queen is the reverse, with cream edges.
When will it flower?
When will it flower?
Spring and summer once mature, in bright light. Never cut off the flower spurs.
Packed to arrive alive
4.94 out of 5 from 1107 reviews
We ship living plants across South Africa every week. This is what our customers say when the box arrives.
Our unboxing test: a plant box after a rough courier trip
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★★★★★
“Even after 7 days packed, the plants arrived in perfect condition - perky and happy for their new homes.”
Review on Scindapsus Aureus Devils Ivy · Nov 2023
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★★★★★
“All plants were sent beautifully packaged and arrived safely to Durban by courier.”
Review on Hoya Carnosa Krimson Princess · Aug 2025
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★★★★★
“I can't believe how beautifully my plants were packed. I received 5 and none was damaged!”
Review on Dracaena Compacta · Apr 2026
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★★★★★
“I ordered 3 plants, they were all bigger than the photo and delivered in great condition. Highly recommended.”
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