Hoya Carnosa Compacta

Some common names for this Hoya plant include the Hindu rope, Krinkle Kurl, porcelain flower, and wax plant. Their draping vines resemble thick ropes that produce clusters of star-shaped waxy flowers. Their fleshy, curled leaves can be either solid green or variegated. Their flowers are perfect, that they appear to look like porcelain.

Hindu Rope plants need to receive a good amount of bright light each day in order to produce the energy needed to flower. Morning light is referable as it’s bright, but not as strong and won’t scorch the leaves. Dappled shade or indirect light in the afternoon is best, or even a few hours of shade will be fine if the plant has received a full morning of sunlight. A Hindu Rope may never bloom if the light is inadequate.

Hoyas are like succulents in the watering department because they store water in their leaves. Allow the soil to almost dry out before watering. These plants do thrive on neglect, but need will need additional water when they are in bloom.

Fertilize with a well-balanced, houseplant fertilizer mixed at a rate of ¼ teaspoon. Feed the plant once a month during the growing season and discontinue feeding in winter.

Hoya Plants prefer temperatures between 60-65°F at night and 70-80°F during the day.

Hoyas aren’t considered poisonous, but can make a dog or cat feel ill if they eat a large number of the leaves.

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