HOYCOM-20260618-AC-001
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'
Identity
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'
Confidence: ai determined
Acquired as: —
Provisional taxon: —
Author citation: (L.f.) R.Br.
Status: ACTIVE
Type: MOTHER
Location: LOC-TGH-01 · Violet Greenhouse
Acquired: Jun 17, 2026
Propagated: —
Source: —
Stock: —
View lineage graphAliases
Hindu rope hoya · common name · confirmed
Hindu rope plant · common name · confirmed
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' · trade name · confirmed
curly hoya · common name · probable
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Small potted succulent cutting
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Plant Health Timeline
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Timeline status
Recently active
Health trend
Healthy
Age in collection
6 days
Last observation
2 days
Last watering
2 days
Last photo
5 days
Last bloom
No data
Bloom cycles
0
Propagations produced
0
Unresolved issues
0
Watch items
0
Longest quiet period
2 days
Life Story listOpenHide
June 2026
Quarantine
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No active quarantine record.
Care
Last watering, open conditions, and recent care history.
Last watered
Jun 21, 2026
Next estimate
Jul 9, 2026
Open conditions
0
Recent care history
watered · Jun 21, 2026
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watered · Jun 18, 2026
Recorded via bulk care batch.
Husbandry
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Warm, bright, very free-draining epiphyte care; avoid overwatering and heavy soil.
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Full husbandry guide
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Quick summary
- Water
- Water sparingly; let most of the mix dry first.
- Light
- Bright indirect light; some gentle sun.
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic/irritant possible; keep from pets and children.
- Care notes
- Warm, bright, very free-draining epiphyte care; avoid overwatering and heavy soil.
Watering
- Cadence
- Typically every 1-2 weeks in active growth, less in winter.
- Moisture level
- Allow the top 50-75% of the mix to dry before watering again.
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate to good; prefers slight dryness over constant moisture.
- Wet/dry cycle notes
- Soak thoroughly, then drain completely; do not leave standing in water.
- Seasonal adjustments
- Reduce frequency in cool, low-light months; increase only when growth and drying speed pick up.
Light
- Intensity
- Bright indirect light; a little morning or late-afternoon sun is helpful.
- Duration
- About 10-14 hours of bright light daily is ideal.
Temperature and hardiness
- USDA zone
- Typically grown as a houseplant; USDA zones 10-12 outdoors.
- Cold tolerance
- Best kept above 13 C; brief cooler nights tolerated, but not cold exposure.
- Heat tolerance
- Handles warm indoor conditions well if humidity and watering are adequate.
- Frost sensitivity
- Very frost sensitive; protect from any freezing temperatures.
- Overwinter instructions
- Keep warm, reduce watering, and place in the brightest practical indoor window.
Humidity
- Range
- Average to moderate humidity, roughly 40-60% preferred.
- Dry air tolerance
- Fair; tolerates normal indoor air but grows better with moderate humidity.
- Misting notes
- Misting is usually unnecessary; use airflow and a humidity tray if air is very dry.
Soil and medium
- Preferred medium
- Very airy epiphytic mix: chunky bark, perlite/pumice, and a small amount of peat or coco coir.
- pH preference
- Slightly acidic to neutral, about pH 6.0-7.0.
- Drainage needs
- Excellent drainage and fast air movement around roots are essential.
- Growth substrate habit
- Semi-epiphytic vine with fleshy leaves; roots prefer oxygen-rich media.
- Substrate recipe notes
- Use a coarse orchid-style mix rather than standard dense potting soil.
Fertilization
- Type
- Balanced liquid fertilizer, optionally with lower nitrogen and adequate micronutrients.
- Strength
- Use dilute strength, about 1/4 to 1/2 label rate.
- Frequency
- Every 2-4 weeks during active growth; flush occasionally.
- Seasonal schedule
- Feed in spring and summer; pause or greatly reduce in autumn and winter.
- Micronutrient notes
- Include calcium, magnesium, and trace elements if growth is pale or stunted.
Repotting
- Interval
- Every 2-4 years, or when mix breaks down.
- Pot type
- Small pot with excellent drainage; terracotta can help if overwatering is a risk.
- Root sensitivity
- Roots are moderately sensitive; handle gently and avoid frequent disturbance.
- Dormancy consideration
- Repot in active growth when temperatures are warm and light is good.
- Division guidance
- Usually not divided; pot up slightly and preserve the root ball.
Propagation
- Preferred methods
- Stem cuttings, layered nodes, and occasionally tissue culture.
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate.
- Expected success
- High with warm temperatures and an airy medium.
- Optimal timing
- Late spring through summer, or anytime with warm bright conditions.
- Rooting hormone notes
- Rooting hormone is optional; clean cuts and humidity are usually sufficient.
- Tissue culture notes
- Possible commercially, but not usually needed for home or accession work.
Pests and disease
- Common pests
- Mealybugs, scale, aphids, spider mites, and fungus gnats in wet media.
- Common diseases
- Root rot, stem rot, and occasional sooty mold from sap-feeding pests.
- Treatment notes
- Isolate affected plants, remove pests mechanically, and correct moisture/light issues first.
- Susceptibility level
- Moderate; main risk is overwatering and root rot.
- Preventative practices
- Use sterile tools, airy mix, good drainage, bright light, and inspect leaf axils regularly.
Toxicity
- Pets
- Potentially mildly toxic if chewed; may cause GI upset.
- Humans
- Potential skin or stomach irritation possible; keep out of reach of children.
- Sap irritant
- Milky sap may irritate skin or eyes in sensitive people.
- Edible?
- Not considered edible.
Dormancy and blooms
- Dormancy behavior
- No true dormancy; growth slows in cooler, darker months.
- Typical bloom season
- Usually spring to summer, but established plants may bloom unpredictably.
- Bloom duration
- Flowers often last several days to a few weeks.
- Fragrance
- Strong sweet fragrance, often strongest in the evening.
- Rebloom tendency
- Good on mature, well-lit plants; may rebloom annually or more.
- Bloom triggers
- Maturity, bright light, slight root restriction, and consistent care.
- Pollinator notes
- Waxy umbels attract insects in native habitat; indoor pollination is uncommon.
Growth habit
- Growth habit
- Twining or trailing epiphyte with thick, curled leaves in the Compacta cultivar.
Conservation and collection status
- Rarity
- Common in cultivation; cultivar availability varies by region.
- Conservation status
- Not generally cited as threatened; wild status varies locally and may be under-recorded.
- Reference links
- Use POWO, GBIF, and iNaturalist records for distribution and taxonomic reference.
- Protected species notes
- No special protection typically noted for common cultivated stock; check local regulations for wild collection.
- Collection restrictions
- Avoid wild collecting without permits; verify accession source and cultivated provenance.
- Import/export concerns
- Inspect for mealybugs, scale, and mites before transport; follow phytosanitary rules.
- Invasiveness
- Low risk in most interiors; may naturalize in frost-free tropical climates.
- Native range notes
- Native to tropical Asia and nearby regions; exact native range is broad and sometimes treated variably.
Sport / mutation
Status: NONE
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Parents
No parent propagation recorded.
Children
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