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title: "Hoya rope plant that I just got. Should I remove the pinkish leaves?…"
description: "Hoya rope plant that I just got. Should I remove the pinkish leaves? Are they dead? It’s growing so fast already!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/64d4ff0d1e5311985ac20afb"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Danielle K"
published: "2023-08-10T15:15:25.514Z"
language: "en"
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# Hoya rope plant that I just got. Should I remove the pinkish leaves?…

_Posted by Danielle K on 2023-08-10_

Hoya rope plant that I just got. Should I remove the pinkish leaves? Are they dead? It’s growing so fast already!

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## 7 comments

### Aylin commented on 2023-08-10

No!! THATS how the plant is! I have 2 and they turn pink and green :)!

#### Aylin replied on 2023-08-10

Is it an Hoya?

#### Danielle K replied on 2023-08-10

Thanks!! It’s a Hoya!

### Mullein commented on 2023-08-10

Looks like you got a variegated one! The pink parts will turn white over time. They might grow slower than green leaves due to less chlorophyll but they’re not an issue

#### Danielle K replied on 2023-08-10

Yes, it’s variegated per the tag. What does that mean? This plant is new to me but I love it!

### jaddicusfinch commented on 2023-08-10

Variegated means that there are different colors found on the foliage. It’s a gorgeous plant, the leaves remind me of a Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Queen.’ I’m curious if it’s a crossbred species.

#### Danielle K replied on 2023-08-10

Here’s what the label at the plant store said. It’s so unique looking!

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