General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Wax Plant
  • Hindu Rope Plant

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Location: Michigan, USA 
Date: July 18 2022
White blooms Hoya Compacta
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2021-06-11
week later, my little "StarFish" fully bloomed. the most adorable
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2021-06-11
it looks as if each bloom has its own little light-halo surroundi
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2021-06-04
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2020-02-05
Plant at the office
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2021-06-11
BONUS: image turned out with a natural "dreamy" effect. =D
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2021-06-04
Update =D
Location: NW,Indiana
Date: 2021-05-25
First time witnessing this! so exciting

Date: 2017-10-25
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-09
Hoya compacta SRQ 3208
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-09
Hoya compacta SRQ 3208
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-09
Hoya compacta SRQ 3208
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-09
Hoya compacta SRQ 3208
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-09
Hoya compacta SRQ 3208
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