Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Variegata' --Variegated Hindu Rope Hoya-- Tree/Shrub New leaves emerge dark burgundy

New leaves emerge dark burgundy and mature to dark green

it will bloom copious sheaves of vanilla-scented yellow bell-shaped flower spikes

probably because mature plants look like stacks of big green coins

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but can be topped to restrict growth indoors

Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Variegata' --Variegated Hindu Rope Hoya-- Tree/Shrub New leaves emerge dark burgundyFor ultimate hoya fans ultra curly foliage like a gathered fabric ruffle with white or pink leaf edges makes this one of the most unusual and cool in the entire hoya class. Really great as a hanging or draping specimen. Medium to bright, indirect light. Let dry between waterings. Protect from temps under 40.