Hindu Indian Rope Plant
They are native to east asia and australia.
Hindu indian rope plant. The hindu rope plant is native to southern india. 4 0 out of 5 stars 110 ratings 6 answered questions currently unavailable. Upon opening the wrappings my immediate reaction was wow. We don t know when or if this item will be back in stock.
The thick twisted curly cupped leaves of a hindu rope plant are why it s often called krinkle kurl. Introduction to the hindu rope plant. The hindu rope plant hoya carnosa argentea picta is one of many species of the plant genus hoya commonly called wax plants because of the semi glossy surface of their leaves. Page 1 of 1 start.
Like many other types of hoyas this species is epiphytic in its natural habitat which means it s actually an air plant and its thick crinkly leaves are succulent. There are up to 300 different species of hoyas. Water the hindu rope plant when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch then water the plant sparingly. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 9a through 11.
If your hindu rope plant produces an abundance of dark green leaves but no blooms emerge the plant is probably not getting enough light. Usually grown as houseplants they will also survive outdoors in u s. In spring and summer the pink dime. I giggled and jumped for joy.
Leave a distance of 2 to 3 feet between the hindu rope plant and a hot sunny window or shade the window slightly with a sheer curtain. Unique hindu rope plants hoya carnosa compacta are draping succulent learn the definition of a succulent plant and why they are called a fat plant vines that produce clusters of star shaped waxy flowers. It is referred to by many other names depending on which variety you are referring to. Hindu rope plants hoya carnosa krinkle kurl earned their common name with their 12 to 15 inch long stems which have a pendulous habit like a length of rope.
I enjoy unusual house plants. I ordered two of these hindu indian rope plants partly for their leaf features but also hoping i can get them to bloom so we may enjoy the fragrance. More to consider from our brands. Wax flower wax plant indian rope angel rope hindu rope porcelain flower honey plant and my personal favorite so far anyway krinkle kurl just to name a few.
Hindu indian rope plant hoya exotic yet easy 3 pot visit the hirt s gardens store. Your rope hoya can survive short periods of drought better than it can tolerate wet feet as long as it receives plenty of humidity. Place the hindu rope plant in bright indirect light. Hindu rope plants prefer soil on the dry side.