Hoya 'Krinkle Kurl' (Hoya compacta): The Curly-Leaved Wax Plant

Hoya 'Krinkle Kurl' (also 'Crispa') is a unique cultivar of the Hindu rope plant with tightly curled, contorted, succulent leaves that form a dense, rope-like cascade. It produces the characteristic waxy, star-shaped, pink-and-white flowers in umbels. Native to Asia, Hoya compacta is an epiphytic succulent vine.

Care and Bloom

Bright, indirect light. Well-draining orchid/cactus mix. Water when dry—succulent leaves store water. High humidity encourages blooms. Do not remove flower spurs (peduncles)—they rebloom from same spot. Fertilize lightly. It's slow-growing but long-lived.

Display Ideas

Hang in baskets where the curly ropes can dangle. The flowers are fragrant at night. It's a collector's plant. Non-toxic to pets.

Taxonomic Information