Compacta wax plant
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Compacta' wax plant (Hoya carnosa 'Compacta') is a houseplant for containers and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and reaches 12 to 24 inches tall. Blooms can appear in any season.
Pairs well with Jessenia pothos, African mask, and Weeping fig.