Pot Size – 10.5cm
Hoya compacta VariegataTwisting Wax Plant Beauty
Hoya compacta Variegata is a stunning trailing houseplant with thick, twisted, rope-like leaves edged in creamy white or pale yellow variegation. The dramatic foliage is not only sculptural, but also produces clusters of star-shaped, fragrant pink flowers when mature. Its a slow grower but a true showstopper, perfect for hanging baskets or cascading from shelves.
Key Features:
Eye-catching curled foliage with cream and green variegation
Produces clusters of fragrant, waxy pink flowers
Slow-growing but extremely rewarding
Ideal for hanging pots, macram displays, or trailing shelves
Drought-tolerant and easy to care for once established
Care Instructions:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect lightsome gentle sun will enhance variegation
Watering: Allow soil to dry out between wateringsavoid soggy roots
Humidity: Tolerates typical home humiditybenefits from occasional misting
Soil: Use a free-draining, airy mix (e.g. orchid bark + perlite + potting soil)
Feeding: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser
Temperature: Thrives in 1826Cprotect from drafts and cold
Growth: Slow-growingcan eventually trail 60cm+ with time and care
Tip: Keep it slightly rootbound for best flowering and avoid moving it while buds are forming.
