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Hoya carnosa compacta 'Mauna Loa' Ø10.5cm

439,76 CZK

Hoya carnosa compacta 'Mauna Loa' — "Rope Hoya" with characteristically curled rope-like leaves and fragrant pink star flowers with red centers.

Approx height (including pot): 15 cm

Flowering state: No flowers

Country of origin: Netherlands

Pot diameter: 10.5 cm

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🌿 Hoya carnosa compacta 'Mauna Loa' — Hawaiian rope hoya

Hoya carnosa compacta 'Mauna Loa' is a classic and very popular cultivar, popularly known as "Rope Hoya" or "Hindu Rope Plant" due to its characteristically curled and folded leaves that interrupt on the stem like rope knots. The 'Mauna Loa' variant (named after the Hawaiian volcano) has green leaves with slight cream variegated shades.

It's a veteran indoor plant, very tolerant. Blooms with dense umbels of pink star flowers with red centers, strongly fragrant.

🌍 Origin

Cultivar selection from Southeast Asian Hoya carnosa.

🌱 How to care for it

Bright indirect light, humidity 50-70%, temperatures 18-28°C. Airy substrate.

🌸 Flowering

Dense umbels of 20-30 pink star flowers with red centers, strong chocolate fragrance.

🌿 Safety

Not toxic to cats, dogs or children.

Product compliance information

Lungime: 20 cm

Greutate (kg): 0.5 Kg

Denumire: Hoya

Diametru: 10.5 cm

Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra

Tip plantă: Decorative

Utilizare: Interior

Tip suport: Ghiveci

Material Suport: Plastic

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What light does this hoya prefer?

Bright, indirect light. Can tolerate mild morning sun.

Does is grow slowly?

Yes, it is a hoya with a slow growth rate, specific to compact and wavy forms.

Does it bloom easily?

It blooms if it has enough light and is allowed to mature. The flowers are fragrant, like Hoya carnosa.

How should it be watered?

Moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out partially between waterings. Does not tolerate excessive watering.

What substrate is suitable?

A very aerated mixture: bark, perlite, a little peat or coconut fiber.

Is it suitable for an apartment?

Yes, it is one of the most adaptable hoyas for indoors.

Is it toxic to pets?

There is no official data indicating toxicity, but it is recommended to keep it away from animals that eat plants.

What does the "Mauna Loa Compact" mean?

It is the name of a cultivar of the Hoya carnosa species, characterized by twisted, compact leaves with a distinct decorative appearance.

Why is it called Rope Hoya?

Leaves are characteristically folded and twisted on the stem, resembling rope knots. The name 'Hindu Rope Plant' derives from the same characteristic appearance.

Why Mauna Loa?

Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano in Hawaii. The name was likely given as a reference to Hawaii or Pacific, the area where the type species Hoya carnosa is popular in cultivation.

How to care for it?

Bright indirect light, humidity 50-70%, temperatures 18-28°C, airy substrate. Moderate watering. Very tolerant and easy to care for, perfect for beginners.

Is it toxic?

No, Hoya carnosa compacta 'Mauna Loa' is not toxic to cats, dogs or children. Apocynaceae is safe, but the milky sap may irritate skin.

How to propagate?

Stem cuttings with 2-3 nodes in water or moist sphagnum moss. Roots appear in 2-4 weeks. Very easy to propagate.

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