Light
Bright indirect âą approx. 10,000â20,000 lux
Apocynaceae
Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
VAT included · plus
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| Country | Shipping | Free from | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | ⏠12.95 | ⏠100 | 2â4 working days |
| Belgium | ⏠8.95 | ⏠100 | 1â2 working days |
| Bulgaria | ⏠21.95 | ⏠300 | 5â7 working days |
| Croatia | ⏠29.95 | ⏠300 | 5â7 working days |
| Cyprus (ÂČ) | ⏠39.95 | No free shipping | 5â7 working days |
| Czechia | ⏠16.95 | ⏠150 | 2â4 working days |
| Denmark (Âč) | ⏠16.95 | ⏠150 | 2â4 working days |
| Estonia | ⏠18.95 | ⏠200 | 2â4 working days |
| Finland | ⏠29.95 | ⏠300 | 5â7 working days |
| France (Âč) | ⏠12.95 | ⏠100 | 2â4 working days |
| Germany | ⏠8.95 | ⏠70 | 1â2 working days |
| Greece (ÂčÂČ) | ⏠29.95 | ⏠300 | 5â7 working days |
| Hungary | ⏠18.95 | ⏠200 | 2â4 working days |
| Ireland | ⏠14.95 | ⏠150 | 2â4 working days |
| Italy (Âč) | ⏠14.95 | ⏠150 | 2â4 working days |
| Latvia | ⏠18.95 | ⏠200 | 5â7 working days |
| Lithuania | ⏠18.95 | ⏠200 | 2â4 working days |
| Luxembourg | ⏠12.95 | ⏠100 | 1â2 working days |
| Malta (ÂČ) | ⏠39.95 | No free shipping | 5â7 working days |
| Netherlands | ⏠8.95 | ⏠100 | 1â2 working days |
| Poland | ⏠12.95 | ⏠100 | 2â4 working days |
| Portugal (Âč) | ⏠14.95 | ⏠150 | 2â4 working days |
| Romania | ⏠21.95 | ⏠300 | 5â7 working days |
| Slovakia | ⏠18.95 | ⏠200 | 5â7 working days |
| Slovenia | ⏠18.95 | ⏠200 | 5â7 working days |
| Spain (Âč) | ⏠14.95 | ⏠125 | 2â4 working days |
| Sweden | ⏠18.95 | ⏠200 | 2â4 working days |
| Switzerland | ⏠29.95 | ⏠300 | 5â7 working days |
Notes
- Âč Island / remote-area surcharge: added automatically at checkout for affected postcodes, including Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Faroe Islands, Azores, Madeira, Balearic Islands, and selected Greek island postcodes. Canary Islands: we currently do not ship there.
- ÂČ Cyprus, Greece & Malta: delivery is possible, but courier reliability can vary; arrival times and plant condition cannot be guaranteed. Our 28-day guarantee does not apply to plants shipped to these destinations due to unpredictable transit times.
- Curated selection:
Every plant is handâpicked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, wellâestablished plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal â your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- âGet What You Seeâ items:
If you are buying the exact plant shown in the photos, this is clearly stated in the size section.
- Individual photos:
Oneâoff photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
Secure shipping â carefully packed orders with safe delivery across the EU, UK and Switzerland.
28-day plant guarantee â if a plant arrives damaged or fails soon after delivery, we help you make it right.
Free returns â simple, cost-free returns according to our policy.
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Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~60â80% dry
Potting mix
Airy + fast-draining âą Light moisture buffer âą Bark-based âą Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 16â24 °C âą Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60â80 % +
Growth habit
twining epiphytic vine
Support
optional
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 100 cm âą Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Indo-China to Malesia; wet tropical biome
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: â% dryâ is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage âą moisture buffer âą base âą particle size).
- Temperature: âIdealâ comfort range; âAvoid belowâ marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none â whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditionsâexpectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ â compact tricolored wax plant with sweetly scented blooms
Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ is a striking variegated selection within the Hoya lacunosa group, cherished for compact trailing vines, soft fragrance, and unique three-tone foliage. Likely a horticultural offshoot of Hoya lacunosa or a close hybrid such as H. krohniana Ă lacunosa, this cultivar brings rich ornamental contrast and easy indoor adaptability â a collectible variety that stays neat, colourful, and low-maintenance.
Appearance and growth of Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
New leaves open blush-pink and fade through creamy ivory to mint and deep green, creating a constantly shifting gradient along the vines. Leaves are slightly convex, textured, and densely arranged on compact stems that rarely exceed 1 m in length.
As plants mature, they develop a softly cascading habit that works beautifully in hanging planters, on shelves, or on narrow trellises, without becoming unruly.
Flowers and fragrance of Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
When established, Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ produces clusters of small, fuzzy, star-shaped flowers in white to cream with yellowish centres. Each umbel carries around 15â20 blooms that release a sweet, vanilla-like scent, strongest in the evening hours.
Under stable indoor conditions, flowering can repeat several times a year from the same peduncles, so these should never be removed.
Origin and background of Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
Hoya lacunosa originates from tropical Southeast Asia â mainly Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia â where it grows epiphytically on trees in warm, humid forests. âBruno Tricolorâ is a horticultural form selected for vivid variegation and compact growth, retaining the speciesâ ease of culture while offering a rare colour mix among Hoyas.
Care guide for Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
Light
Bright, indirect light keeps the tricolour pattern vibrant. Too little light slows growth and mutes pink tones; strong midday sun can scorch pale areas.
Watering
Let the substrate dry roughly halfway before watering again. Roots prefer air over constant moisture, especially in dense mixes.
Substrate
Use a fast-draining mix with bark, perlite, or pumice. Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ also performs well in mineral or semi-hydro substrates when moisture is kept even and oxygen around roots is high.
Humidity
Ideal humidity is around 50â70 %. Consistent airflow supports healthy roots and flowers and reduces the risk of fungal issues.
Temperature
Best grown between 18â28 °C. Protect from cold drafts and prolonged exposure below 15 °C.
Feeding
Apply a balanced fertiliser every 4â6 weeks in small doses during active growth. Light, regular feeding helps maintain colour and supports flowering.
Pruning
Trim long vines to shape and encourage branching, but never cut off flower spurs (peduncles), as new umbels form from them.
Propagation
Propagation is simple from node cuttings. Root one- or two-node segments in water, perlite, or sphagnum; roots often appear within about two weeks in warm conditions.
Common issues with Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
- Yellowing leaves: Usually due to overwatering or compact soil â improve drainage and allow more drying time.
- Faded variegation: Caused by prolonged low light â move to a brighter spot with indirect light.
- No flowers: Often linked to excessive nitrogen or insufficient light â reduce fertiliser strength and increase brightness.
- Leaf edge scorch: Result of strong direct sun on light leaf tissue â step back from the window or diffuse light.
Extra notes for Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ collectors
Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ adapts well to both organic and inert substrates, thriving even in smaller pots (10â14 cm). Slow to moderate growth and flexible vines make it ideal for shelves or hanging displays in bright indoor spaces.
The cultivar is generally considered non-toxic to pets and humans, though, like all Hoyas, it produces latex sap that should not be ingested and may irritate sensitive skin.
Etymology of Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
The species name lacunosa comes from the Latin lacuna, meaning âsmall hollow,â referring to the slightly sunken texture between veins on the leaf surface.
Bring Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ into your collection
Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ unites compact form, richly variegated leaves, and sweet, fragrant blooms in a single easy-care houseplant. With steady light, light feeding, and patience, it rewards growers year-round with a soft cascade of colour and scent.
Bring home Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ to add vibrant contrast, gentle fragrance, and lasting charm to any indoor plant collection.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics â Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week â Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light â How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering â When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots â Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity â When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing â Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests â Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro â How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
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Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
Sale priceâŹ49,00
Apocynaceae
VAT included · plus Shipping costs
- Curated selection:
Every plant is handâpicked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, wellâestablished plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal â your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- âGet What You Seeâ items:
If you are buying the exact plant shown in the photos, this is clearly stated in the size section.
- Individual photos:
Oneâoff photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
Secure shipping â carefully packed orders with safe delivery across the EU, UK and Switzerland.
28-day plant guarantee â if a plant arrives damaged or fails soon after delivery, we help you make it right.
Free returns â simple, cost-free returns according to our policy.
For full details, please see:
Hoya lacunosa âBruno Tricolorâ
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect âą approx. 10,000â20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~60â80% dry
Potting mix
Airy + fast-draining âą Light moisture buffer âą Bark-based âą Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 16â24 °C âą Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60â80 % +
Growth habit
twining epiphytic vine
Support
optional
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. trail length: 100 cm âą Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Indo-China to Malesia; wet tropical biome
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: â% dryâ is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage âą moisture buffer âą base âą particle size).
- Temperature: âIdealâ comfort range; âAvoid belowâ marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none â whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditionsâexpectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
