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.
Each specimen is established in premium Soil Ninja aroid mix, carefully selected to provide excellent drainage, aeration, and root health.
As with all plants from Savage Tropics, your plant is covered by our 100% Pest-Free Guarantee. Every specimen is thoroughly inspected, monitored, and cared for before dispatch, ensuring it arrives healthy, thriving, and ready to settle into its new home.
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.
Each specimen is established in premium Soil Ninja aroid mix, carefully selected to provide excellent drainage, aeration, and root health.
As with all plants from Savage Tropics, your plant is covered by our 100% Pest-Free Guarantee. Every specimen is thoroughly inspected, monitored, and cared for before dispatch, ensuring it arrives healthy, thriving, and ready to settle into its new home.
