Hoya Compacta Mauna Loa

Pot Size - 10.5cm

Hoya compacta ‘Mauna Loa’ – Twisting Wax Plant Wonder 🌿🌺

Hoya compacta ‘Mauna Loa’, also known as Hindu Rope, is a rare and captivating cultivar of Hoya carnosa. It features thick, twisting, rope-like vines of variegated green and cream foliage, often tinged with pink under bright light. As it matures, it may produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped pink flowers, making it both a sculptural beauty and a blooming treasure.

Key Features:

✔ Dramatic curled and contorted leaves with cream and green variegation
✔ Ideal for hanging baskets or trailing over shelves
✔ May produce clusters of fragrant pink blooms with proper care
✔ Slow-growing but long-lived – a patient collector’s dream
✔ Thick, waxy leaves help it tolerate drier indoor air

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light – some direct morning sun enhances variegation

• Watering: Water when the top 5–7cm of soil is dry – do not overwater

• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity but adapts well to normal indoor levels

• Soil: Use a well-draining mix – orchid bark, perlite, and chunky potting mix work best

• Feeding: Fertilise monthly in spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting feed

• Temperature: Best in 18–26°C – protect from cold or sudden temperature changes

• Growth: Slow-growing and trailing – perfect for a hanging display or decorative pot

🌿 Tip: Avoid moving or disturbing the plant too much if it's budding – Hoyas can drop flower clusters if stressed.