Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' (Hindu Rope) - Image 1

Botanical name: Hoya carnosa

Common names: Hindu Rope, Krinkle Kurls

Cultivar: Compacta

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: South East Asia through Australia

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEpiphyte plantRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Hoya carnosa (Hindu Rope) 'Compacta' hanging green plant with long curly vining leafy stems


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