Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle'
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Hoya carnosa ‘Krinkle’ is a compact, fast-growing carnosa form loved for its full clusters of delicate soft-pink flowers and its hardy nature. Its blooms have creamy pastel petals with rich pink centres, forming perfect globes that stand out beautifully against the foliage.
This cultivar grows easily indoors in Australian conditions and is excellent for beginners. It follows the same warm/intermediate care principles outlined in our Hoya guides, including How to Water Hoyas and Grow Hoyas Faster & Get More Flowers.
Key Characteristics
- Name: Hoya carnosa ‘Krinkle’
- Growth habit: Easy, vining carnosa with compact leaf spacing
- Leaf features: Traditional medium-green carnosa leaves; often slightly cupped or textured depending on clone
- Flowers: Soft pink, star-shaped blooms with deeper pink cores; produced in tight round umbels
- Fragrance: Sweet and noticeable in the evening
- Pot size supplied: 100 mm unless otherwise stated
- Growth speed: Moderate–fast in warm weather
- Skill level: Very easy — excellent for beginners
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light for best flowering. Handles morning sun well.
- Water: Let most of the mix dry between waterings. Avoid keeping the soil wet. See How to Water Hoyas.
- Temperature: 18–30 °C; protect from cold drafts.
- Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is fine; higher humidity improves flower production.
- Potting mix: Chunky, airy, free-draining mix. More detail in Understanding Hoya Roots.
- Fertiliser: Light feeding during the warmer months to encourage flowering.
Where This Hoya Works Best
- Ideal for beginners wanting a reliable carnosa
- Excellent for warm, bright indoor rooms
- Great on trellises, ladders, totems or hanging baskets
- Perfect for anyone wanting generous flower production
Need help with Hoya care?
Explore our Hoya care guides for Australian growers:
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- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
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- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
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