Hindu Rope

Name: Hindu Rope, Hoya Plant

Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

Zone: 10-12

Soil: Well-Drained

Exposure: Indirect Light when growing outdoors, Bright indoor light

Blooms: Star shaped flower clusters.

Description: Curling foliage with thick waxy leaves. Slow growing with tightly packed leaves resembling a rope. When growing outdoors, is hardy in zone 10-12 and will need indirect sunlight. Easy plants to grow indoors. When growing in hanging basket, can grow several feet. Unique star shaped flowers in clusters, with pleasant aroma. Flowers bloom sporadically. After flowers bloom do not move plant, as may not adjust to move. Hoya also produce spurs of leafless stems, if removed may not produce as many flowers in coming years.  When indoors grow with 3-4 hrs bright light near window, east or south facing. Allow soil to dry between watering.