Hoya compacta var. ' Mauna loa ' is an epiphytic  semi-succulent vine. It is natove to East Asia and Australia.

It is a very versatile plant that grows slowly.It has curly leaves and vines similar to thick ropes. The leaves have a glossy or waxy texture.The Compacta Variegata has the same twisted and curled leaves as the classic Hoya Compacta, and the only difference is the leaves have creamy white or pink variegation.