Hindu Rope Hoya (Hoya carnosa 'Compacta')

$26.99

In stock

Bright light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Hindu Rope Hoya, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Hindu Rope Hoya

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Let the soil dry out between waterings.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
8" pot: about 16 to 28 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The Hindu rope hoya grows thick, waxy leaves that curl and twist so tightly along each stem that the vines look like braided green rope. With age and good light it blooms with round clusters of pink, star-shaped flowers.

Give it bright, indirect light. The leaves store water, so let the soil dry out between waterings, and water less in winter. It likes to be a little snug in its pot. Leave old flower spurs on the stems, since new blooms form there again.

It is a slow, steady grower that looks best hanging, where the ropes can dangle. Long lived and low maintenance, it is a plant you can keep for decades.

The ASPCA lists the Hindu rope plant (Hoya carnosa) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Hindu Rope Hoya

How much light does the Hindu Rope Hoya need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Hindu Rope Hoya?

Let the soil dry out between waterings.

Is the Hindu Rope Hoya toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 8" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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