Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

How to Grow and Care for Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

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Grow in a fast-draining, loam-based compost with added extra organic matter. Position in bright, indirect light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; keep just moist in winter. Hoyas resent repotting and can stay in the same pot for many years. See hoya cultivation

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Planting and Growing Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in a fast-draining, loam-based compost with added extra organic matter. Position in bright, indirect light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; keep just moist in winter. Hoyas resent repotting and can stay in the same pot for many years. See hoya cultivation

How to Water Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

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What Soil Is Best for Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune after flowering has finished.

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How to Propagate Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Propagate by layering in spring or summer; root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer

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How to Transplant Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

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How to Care for Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' in Winter?

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How to Plant Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

Grow in a fast-draining, loam-based compost with added extra organic matter. Position in bright, indirect light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; keep just moist in winter. Hoyas resent repotting and can stay in the same pot for many years. See hoya cultivation

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How to Repot Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

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How to Harvest Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

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Attributes of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

Plant typeHouseplants
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTrailing · Climbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'
Genus
Hoya
Family
Apocynaceae
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