Key Traits:
Twisted, rope-like foliage: Thick, curled leaves twist and fold around one another, creating a sculptural, almost living sculpture effect.
Cream and yellow variegation: Bright splashes and margins contrast beautifully against rich green foliage.
Fragrant blooms: Produces clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance.
Description:
The Hoya compacta ‘Mauna Loa’ is one of the most recognisable Hoyas in cultivation. Its tightly curled leaves cascade and intertwine to form thick, rope-like vines, giving the plant a dramatic appearance even before it flowers. The variegated foliage adds another layer of interest, with creamy yellow tones woven through the twisted leaves like ribbons.
Slow-growing but incredibly rewarding, Mauna Loa becomes more impressive with age, developing long, cascading vines packed with character. Hidden among the curls, mature plants produce clusters of porcelain-like flowers in soft pink shades with deeper centres. These blooms release a rich, sweet fragrance, particularly during the evening, making flowering specimens especially prized among Hoya enthusiasts.
With plenty of light and a little patience, this Hoya transforms into a truly spectacular hanging specimen. Architectural, unusual, and full of personality, Hoya compacta ‘Mauna Loa’ is a collector favourite that never goes out of style.
Key Traits:
Twisted, rope-like foliage: Thick, curled leaves twist and fold around one another, creating a sculptural, almost living sculpture effect.
Cream and yellow variegation: Bright splashes and margins contrast beautifully against rich green foliage.
Fragrant blooms: Produces clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance.
Description:
The Hoya compacta ‘Mauna Loa’ is one of the most recognisable Hoyas in cultivation. Its tightly curled leaves cascade and intertwine to form thick, rope-like vines, giving the plant a dramatic appearance even before it flowers. The variegated foliage adds another layer of interest, with creamy yellow tones woven through the twisted leaves like ribbons.
Slow-growing but incredibly rewarding, Mauna Loa becomes more impressive with age, developing long, cascading vines packed with character. Hidden among the curls, mature plants produce clusters of porcelain-like flowers in soft pink shades with deeper centres. These blooms release a rich, sweet fragrance, particularly during the evening, making flowering specimens especially prized among Hoya enthusiasts.
With plenty of light and a little patience, this Hoya transforms into a truly spectacular hanging specimen. Architectural, unusual, and full of personality, Hoya compacta ‘Mauna Loa’ is a collector favourite that never goes out of style.
