Hoya Carnosa, Compacta, 'Hindu rope'

Plant Facts

Plant Characteristicis Description
Species H. Carnosa
Common Name Hoya Compacta 'Hindu Rope', a cultivar of H. Carnosa
Origin Australia and East Asia
Leaf Morphology Whorled, twisted green leaves, that forms in a rope-like appearance.
Flower Morphology Slightly revolute, flat light pink flowers with yellow star shaped centers and magenta accents.
Flowering Schedule Flowers typically produced in spring and summer.
Maximum Size Over 3-6 feet indoors.
Humidity Loves high humidity but can tolerate lower humidity levels.
Temperature Thrives best 50 - 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
A close up of a hanging Hoya Compacta. The leaves are green and crinkled and wrap around the vine. A bundle of dewy flowers can be seen.
Leaves of the Hoya Compacta
A close up of two large bundles of more than a dozen flowers. The flowers are fuzzy and pink. The centers are white and star-shaped and have pink and yellow accents. the centers of the flowers have dew around them.
Flowers of the Hoya Compacta