Hoya compacta 'Regalis' (albomarginata) D6

Hoya compacta 'Regalis' is a cultivar with twisted foliage and marginal variegation, also sold as albomarginata. The edges are cream or white, while the center remains green; new shoots may have a pink tinge. This is true variegation, not splash. It is circulated as variegated Hindu Rope. The flowers are white or pale pink and fragrant. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions. The contorted foliage is its distinctive feature.

Foliage and variegation. The leaves are thick and waxy, twisted along the midrib, with short internodes; the vines hang compactly, hence the popular name Hindu Rope. The cream or white border is marginal variegation. The proportion of cream, white, green, and pink varies from one leaf to another. Silver splashes may occasionally appear on the green tissue; splash does not replace the border. The light-colored areas are more sensitive: provide good light, without direct sun. This lot is not the green form and is not 'Mauna Loa', which has central variegation.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers appear among the twisted leaves, white or pale pink, grouped in umbels. They are fragrant; in cultivation, the scent is often described as resembling almonds, without guaranteed intensity. The flowers last for several days, depending on the microclimate. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

Identity. As a taxonomic note: Kew (POWO) treats Hoya compacta as a synonym of Hoya carnosa. The commercial title remains Hoya compacta 'Regalis' (albomarginata). albomarginata describes the marginal variegation.

Substrate: use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.

📌 Note: Variegation is natural and may vary significantly from one leaf to another and from one specimen to another. The plant may produce leaves with different proportions of green, cream, pale yellow, or lime green, including lightly variegated leaves or, occasionally, leaves that are almost entirely light-colored.