Also called the Twisted Hoya, due to its twisted leaves that seem to almost curl, giving it the appearance of a rope. The Hoya Compacta Variegata variety has a rather trailing habit and unique coloration! This rare variety has cream and white variegated foliage. Its spectacular flowering gathers between thirty and fifty small, star-shaped waxy flowers. The magnificent white and pink flowers become more vibrant in the evening. However, it rarely flowers before it is 2 years old. To promote flowering, it is recommended to place it in a bright room and reduce the frequency of repotting. It likes to be snug in its pot!
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Origin: Southeast Asia.
- Watering:
- Spring to Autumn: Allow the top third of the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Winter: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Soil type: Light and well-drained.
- Light: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west or 1 m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Summer: between 15ᵒC and 29ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 6 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
