Hoya Carnosa

Asclepiadaceae Family

Also known as Hoya Carnosa-Compacta

The Hindu rope plant (Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' or 'Krinkle Kurl') is a curly leaf version of the porcelain flower or wax plant (Hoya carnosa). This semi-succulent, perennial, vine-like species is known for its lush, waxy foliage, unique curling vines, and striking blooms.

This plant is a

succulent

Dry

Soaked

Wait until the plant is showing some wrinkles or the leaves are less elastic than they typically are. Hoya's store water in their leaves and will bounce back if they're drooping.

Shade

Direct

Hoya's are a type of succulent so you would think they'd need a bunch of sun. Actually they'll do just fine a foot or two away from an east or west window.

Starved

Full

As succulent's, Hoya's aren't super hungry. Fertilize a few times during the growing season but never during winter.

Native to East Asia and Australia, they are most commonly kept as houseplants in North America and are regarded as being easy to care for, slow-growing, long-lived, and great for novice plant lovers. Unlike the Hoya carnosa, the Compacta variety has a pendulous growth habit and the trailing vines and leaves look great when hanging over elevated shelf ledges or in hanging baskets. The beautiful pinkish-white, fragrant, tiny star-shaped flowers are another element that makes this plant popular. They grow in ball-shaped clusters and appear from early spring right through the summer. The flowers can last up to a few weeks, and healthy plants flower prolifically.