Hoya carnosa compacta Hindu Rope - 6+ Inch Bare Root Indoor Vine with Curled Wax Leaves

Hoya carnosa compacta Hindu Rope Plant Overview

The Hoya carnosa compacta, commonly known as Hindu Rope or Krinkle Kurl, is a tropical perennial vine prized for its unique thick, twisted, and curled waxy leaves. This 6+ inch bare root plant arrives healthy and ready for potting, making it an excellent choice for indoor gardeners seeking an attractive trailing vine. Its distinctive foliage and trailing habit make it ideal for hanging baskets, indoor pots, or vine training.

Key Features

• 6+ inch bare root Hoya carnosa compacta plant
• Distinctive curled “Krinkle Kurl” waxy green leaves
• Trailing and twisting vine growth habit
• Suitable for hanging baskets and indoor displays
• Produces occasional clusters of pink-white star-shaped flowers

Growing Information

This tropical vine thrives in USDA zones 10–12 but is commonly grown indoors in cooler climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained potting or cactus mix soil. Watering should be low to moderate, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot. Indoors, the vine can grow up to 10+ feet, making it a striking addition to any plant collection.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.