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Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride'
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Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride' — cultivar with leaves developing violet tones and fragrant pink-purple star flowers.
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🌿 Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride' — the purple pride
Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride' is an exceptional cultivar of classic Hoya carnosa, remarkable for leaves developing violet-purple tones when exposed to strong light ("sun stress"). Flowers are also spectacular — intense pink-purple star shapes, in dense round umbels, with sweet chocolate fragrance in the evening.
The cultivar retains the robustness of the original Hoya carnosa (native to southern China and Southeast Asia), being an excellent choice for collectors wanting more dramatic colors without care compromises.
🌍 Origin
Cultivar selection from Hoya carnosa, a species native to southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines and Australia.
🌱 How to care for it
Very bright indirect light for sun stress (develops purple tones). Temperatures 18-28°C, humidity 50-70%. Standard airy hoya substrate. Moderate watering. Tolerates variations.
🌸 Flowering
Dense umbels of 15-25 intense pink-purple star flowers, sweet evening fragrance. Blooms abundantly summer-autumn.
🌿 Safety
Not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Safe Apocynaceae. Milky sap may irritate skin.
How do I care for Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride'?
Prefers bright indirect or moderate direct light, watering when substrate is 70-80% dry, temperature 15-28°C. A resilient species, suitable for beginners too.
Why are the leaves purple?
The purple coloration is due to anthocyanin pigments. The color intensifies with bright light exposure and on young leaves.
Is Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride' toxic?
No, it is a non-toxic plant, safe for households with pets and children.
When does Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride' bloom?
Can bloom in spring and summer under optimal light conditions. Flowers are pink, fragrant, and produce nectar. Do not cut the peduncles after flowering.
What substrate should I use for Hoya carnosa?
A well-draining mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. The substrate should allow root aeration and dry relatively quickly.
What is sun stress?
Sun stress is a physiological phenomenon: under bright indirect light, the plant produces protective anthocyanins that give leaves violet-purple tones. In Hoya 'Purple Pride' this effect is enhanced and desired.
How do I get purple tones?
Provide very bright indirect light — near a south-facing window with filtered light or under a strong grow lamp. Avoid direct sun which burns leaves.
Is it tolerant?
Yes, it retains the robustness of classic Hoya carnosa. Tolerates variations in humidity, watering and temperature. Recommended for beginners wanting dramatic colors without risk.
Is it toxic?
No, Hoya carnosa 'Purple Pride' is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Apocynaceae is safe, but the milky sap may irritate sensitive skin.
How to propagate?
Stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes in water or moist sphagnum. Roots appear in 2-4 weeks. Very easy to propagate — one of the most tolerant cultivars.
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