Hoya australis 'Compacta'
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Hoya australis ‘Compacta’ is a compact, warm-growing form of the well-known Australian native Hoya. It produces clusters of elegant, crisp white star-shaped blooms with soft pink centres and a sweet fragrance. The foliage is denser and more compact than typical Hoya australis forms, making it ideal for small spaces, indoor shelves and hanging displays. It thrives under normal household conditions and responds extremely well to the techniques in How to Water Hoyas and Grow Hoyas Faster & Get More Flowers.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical name: Hoya australis ‘Compacta’
- Growth habit: Warm-growing, compact trailing or climbing form
- Leaf features: Smaller, tighter, more compact leaves compared with standard forms
- Flowers: White star-shaped blooms with pink centres; lightly scented; held in rounded umbels
- Pot size supplied: Usually 100 mm pots
- Plant size: Well-established, fresh propagation with active new growth
- Growth speed: Moderate to fast in warm, bright positions
- Skill level: Beginner-friendly and very forgiving
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light encourages strong flowering and compact growth. Morning sun is ideal.
- Water: Allow most of the potting mix to dry between waterings. This species performs very well with the routine in How to Water Hoyas.
- Temperature: Thrives above 18 °C; enjoys warm indoor rooms year-round.
- Humidity: Grows well in normal household humidity.
- Potting mix: Use a chunky, airy, free-draining mix. For root behaviour guidance, see Understanding Hoya Roots.
- Fertiliser: Feed lightly in warm months to support flowering.
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Perfect for small indoor spaces, balcony gardens and hanging pots
- Ideal for growers wanting a compact, easy version of Hoya australis
- Responds well to the seasonal notes in Seasonal Hoya Care for Australian Growers
Need help with Hoya care?
Explore our Hoya care guides tailored for Australian growing conditions:
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