Variegated Hoya Compacta – Hindu Rope 'Variegata'
Product Description:
The Variegated Hoya Compacta is a stunning and rare version of the popular Hoya carnosa compacta, featuring beautiful curled, rope-like leaves with creamy white to pale yellow variegation. This slow-growing, epiphytic vine is highly decorative and known for its wax-like flowers that bloom in star-shaped clusters. Its cascading form makes it perfect for hanging baskets or decorative pots, and it's an ideal plant for collectors who love unique, sculptural foliage.
Key Features:
Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa compacta ‘Variegata’
Common Name: Variegated Hindu Rope Hoya
Foliage: Twisted, curly green leaves with creamy-white or yellow variegation
Growth Habit: Trailing vine; compact and slow-growing
Flowers: Star-shaped, pink or light purple blooms in umbels (when mature)
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Allow soil to dry partially between waterings
Humidity: Prefers medium to high humidity
Rarity: Highly sought-after among Hoya and variegated plant collectors
✅ Care Guide:
Light: Needs bright, filtered light to maintain strong variegation. Avoid harsh sun.
Water: Water when top 3–5 cm of soil dries out. Do not overwater.
Humidity: Enjoys 50–60% humidity; mist lightly in dry environments.
Soil: Use a well-draining Hoya or orchid mix with bark, perlite, and coco chips.
Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Potting: Great in hanging baskets or pots with support for trailing stems.
Propagation: Best done by stem cuttings in water, moss, or perlite.