Hoya Compacta

Hoya Compacta Care

Hoya Carnosa 'compacta'

What is the plant

Hindu Rope Plants, a type of Hoya, produce picturesque star-shaped flowers after a couple of years of growth. To ensure that your plant is healthy and ready to bloom, be sure to water sparingly while also keeping its humidity high. Butya compacta, also known as Hoya carnosa "Compacta 'or Hoya carnosa" Krinkle Kurl', is a draping succulent vine that produces attractivе clusters of waxу star-shaped flowers. The curly leaves grow close on the vine, making it possible to miss new peduncles and buds until they are quite big. The leaves vary in size and color, but theу can be described as curly Hoya carnosa leaves. Flowers are usually pale pink, and the white corona has a red ring in the middle. They form almost round balls of 30 to 50 flowers and last about one week. Each flower is up to 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) across.

This Hoya grows rapidly, and features pale green leaves that show the veins. The foliage is quite spectacular alone, but the flowers are even more special, in yellow shades varying from dark mustard to creamy yellow, though each flower only lasts around 5 days

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

10 - 13

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Hoya Compacta is semi-succulent, so it can survive with minimal watering. You should maintain slight moisture in the potting soil. Inspect the top 2-3 inches of the soil before watering or use a moisture meter. In summer and spring, the plant is actively growing; therefore, it needs sufficient water.
Pruning
Pruning is an additional step in Hoya Compacta care, only needed to improve the overall appearance of the plant or to manage its size. While pruning the plant, do not remove any stems with spurs because this will reduce the number of blooms.

Spur is the tip of the peduncle where the flower grows. In the blooming season, flowers grow from both old and new spurs. And old spurs are believed to produce the largest blooms on the vine.

You should prune the plant in the spring season to allow it to recover from any kind of pruning stress or shock. You can cut any dead or damaged stems. Pinch off yellow, brown or dead leaves to keep the plant looking tidy and attractive.
Fertilizer
Hoya Compacta is a light feeder and enjoys a small dose of fertilizers in the growing period.

In the spring and summer season, feed the Hoya Compacta plant with a diluted water-soluble fertilizer every 2 to 3 months.

The plant does not need heavy fertilizer feeding for healthy growth. Don’t fertilize the plant in the resting phase, i.e., from fall to winter.

If the new leaves are dark green and small, reduce the fertilizer application or dilute fertilizer solution. Use the fertilizer according to the label, or you can dissolve ¼ teaspoon fertilizer in 1 gallon of filtered water.

I would recommend using a fertilizer high in potassium to encourage beautiful blooms on the Hoya Compacta.

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Sunlight
6 hours of bright but indirect sunlight are recommended for the healthy growth of hoya plants. Morning sunlight is preferred for houseplants, as it will not scorch the plant leaves.

This plant can even grow in low light conditions, but the growth will be very slow, and the plant may not have any blooms.

Lighting conditions can significantly impact the blooming phase of this plant. Good lighting is very crucial for producing flowers on the Hoya Compacta.
Soil
The potting soil has become very compacted. Hence the roots are suffering from lack of oxygen
Temperature
This plant likes continuous warm indoor temperatures. At daytime, maintain the temperature of 70 oF (21 degrees Celsius) or above and at night 60-65 oF (16-18 degrees Celsius) is ideal for the Hoya Compacta plant.

The minimum temperature should always be above 50 oF (10 degrees Celsius).

This plant is a favorite as a houseplant because it typically grows well in the usual indoor temperature.

In warm areas, this plant can be kept outdoors as well only if the outdoor temperature does not drop below 50 oF (10 degrees celsius).

The Hoya Compacta plant does not do well in cold temperatures. So if you are planning to spend the winter away from home, you will have to leave the heating on or make any other arrangement to keep your plant happy and comfortable in your absence.

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Container
To repot a Hoya Compacta, carefully remove it from the pot and remove the excess soil from the roots. Check for damaged or dead roots and prune them with sterilized pruning shears. Transfer it to a container that is 2″ larger than the previous one.
Additional
No, the Hoya Compacta plant is a safe houseplant for indoor spaces with pets or kids. The leaves are not toxic and do not pose any health issues.
Popularity
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