Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis'

Also Known As

Hoya carnosa 'Picta'
Hoya compacta 'Regalis'
Hoya compacta 'Variegata'
Hoya compacta variegata
Angel Rope
Hindu Rope
Hoya
Porcelain Flower
Variegated Hindu Rope
Variegated Indian Rope
Wax Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

10b-12

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Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis' plant details

Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy, cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy, cream and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, hanging basket, houseplant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unusual twisted foliage has white and green leaves. Easy care houseplant that tolerates direct sunlight. Pink waxy flowers with age.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Dark green curled fleshy foliage, edged in creamy white, is dense enough to appear as a living rope. Great for hanging baskets. From late spring to autumn, bears dense umbels up to 2-1/2 " across of 20 star-shaped, waxy, lightly scented flowers. Unusual.

By: Almost Eden

The well-known, but not always available, variegated form of the "Hindu or Indian Rope" Hoya. Crinkled and wavey, yellow edged, green leaves with a rose-red color to new growth. (12" + rooted cuttings).