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Hindu Rope Hoya

Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

HoyaMood Meter: Needs a Little Love

Also called: Rope Hoya, Krinkle Kurl Hoya

Scientific Name History

Current accepted name: Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

Previously or alternatively classified as: Hoya compacta

How to identify it

Thick waxy Hoya leaves are tightly twisted, folded, and packed along rope-like vines.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: trailing climbing epiphytic.

Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love

Drought-tolerant but slow-growing; tightly curled leaves can hide pests and make watering problems less obvious.

Care guide

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated.

Water

Allow substantial drying between thorough waterings.

Soil / substrate

Chunky, airy Hoya mix.

Humidity

Average to moderate humidity is suitable.

Support / growth

Can trail or climb.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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