Question
I recently acquired a plant from a friend, and neither of us knows what it is.  I think it's a succulent, but it'd be helpful to know exactly what it is so I can be sure to care for it properly.  I do have a picture of it, but it looks like I don't have the option of posting it here.  You can find it on my personal website at http://www.cheriebecker.com/misc/images/plant.JPG  I appreciate your help with this.

Answer
Hi Cherie,

Thanks for the photo. Your mystery plant is a Hindu rope plant (Hoya carnosa 'Hummel's compacta').

Hoyas must have a lot of bright indirect light all day and a few hours of direct light, as well. Keep it as close to a sunny window as possible. In addition, keep it potbound and on the dry side and don't change its location. Disturb it as little as possible. Do NOT use a high nitrogen fertilizer.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

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