Hoya australis 'Compacta'
Hoya australis 'Compacta' is a dense, upright-growing form of the Australian species Hoya australis. It develops firm, rounded green leaves held closely along the stems, giving the plant a compact, tidy appearance. Flowers are white with a red centre, forming rounded clusters that carry a sweet scent typical of the species.
The plant performs well in bright filtered light with consistent warmth and a lightly drying cycle. Its compact structure lends itself to indoor spaces where it maintains a neat form, and steady feeding during the warmer months supports ongoing growth and flowering.
Key Characteristics
- Growth habit: Compact, upright stems with short internodes
- Leaf features: Firm, rounded green leaves held closely along the stems
- Flowers: White blooms with red centres arranged in rounded umbels
- Fragrance: Sweet scent during flowering
- Pot size supplied: 100 mm or 80 mm depending on batch; plant size remains consistent
- Growth speed: Moderate to fast in warm, bright conditions
- Skill level: Suitable for beginners
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light; soft morning sun is suitable and supports flowering.
- Water: Allow most of the potting mix to dry before watering; avoid extended wetness.
- Temperature: Prefers 18-30 °C with stable warmth.
- Humidity: Standard indoor humidity is adequate; moderate humidity supports flowering.
- Potting mix: Chunky, airy, free-draining blend with fine bark and coarse perlite.
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during the warmer months encourages steady growth.
Original: $17.86
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Description
Hoya australis 'Compacta' is a dense, upright-growing form of the Australian species Hoya australis. It develops firm, rounded green leaves held closely along the stems, giving the plant a compact, tidy appearance. Flowers are white with a red centre, forming rounded clusters that carry a sweet scent typical of the species.
The plant performs well in bright filtered light with consistent warmth and a lightly drying cycle. Its compact structure lends itself to indoor spaces where it maintains a neat form, and steady feeding during the warmer months supports ongoing growth and flowering.
Key Characteristics
- Growth habit: Compact, upright stems with short internodes
- Leaf features: Firm, rounded green leaves held closely along the stems
- Flowers: White blooms with red centres arranged in rounded umbels
- Fragrance: Sweet scent during flowering
- Pot size supplied: 100 mm or 80 mm depending on batch; plant size remains consistent
- Growth speed: Moderate to fast in warm, bright conditions
- Skill level: Suitable for beginners
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light; soft morning sun is suitable and supports flowering.
- Water: Allow most of the potting mix to dry before watering; avoid extended wetness.
- Temperature: Prefers 18-30 °C with stable warmth.
- Humidity: Standard indoor humidity is adequate; moderate humidity supports flowering.
- Potting mix: Chunky, airy, free-draining blend with fine bark and coarse perlite.
- Fertiliser: Light, regular feeding during the warmer months encourages steady growth.
