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Hoya burtoniae 14cm

Name: Hoya burtoniae 14cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Hoyaburtoniae14cm
Price: 18.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€24,90

€18,00

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Epiphytic climber · Apocynaceae · Waxy foliage

Hoya burtoniae

One look and it says, “leave me here and open the window” 🪟

Family: Apocynaceae · Pot diameter: 14 cm · Height: approx. 25 cm · hanging basket

Apocynaceae
Velvety leaves
Bronze-red tones
Hanging basket
Gentle airflow

Hoya burtoniae creates a dense veil of small, lightly pubescent leaves that shift from green into bronze and red edging as light is increased carefully.

In a hanging basket, fine stems overlap naturally and turn the velvety surface into one continuous warm texture.

What makes it distinctive

Small scale, fine pubescence and warm pigments let Hoya burtoniae shift between a green veil and a bronze cascade.

Velvety surface

Fine hairs diffuse gloss and give the leaves a soft, almost textile-like appearance.

Warm light response

Under stronger acclimated light, green can take on bronze tones and red edging.

Dense trailing flow

Numerous close nodes fill the basket and create a continuous layer without large heavy leaves.

Why you will love it: it adds warm velvety texture and genuine movement while remaining light enough for a shelf or hanging position.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it on a high shelf or in a hanging position near a bright window so stems can fall without rubbing against traffic. Terracotta, deep green or matte cream highlights the fleshy texture.

Plant pairings

Plants that set it off

Pair it with other epiphytes that enjoy aerated roots and bright filtered light while changing the foliage silhouette.

Dischidia nummularia — fine epiphytic foliage and a trailing line for a light, layered composition.
Rhipsalis baccifera — cylindrical stems that add contrasting texture with a similar need for aerated roots.
Peperomia rotundifolia — small rounded foliage that fills the base without competing with the Hoya.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright filtered light. Gentle morning or late-afternoon sun after gradual acclimation.

Water

Water thoroughly once most of the mix has dried. Never leave water standing around the roots.

Atmosphere

Keep at 18–27°C with moderate to raised humidity and good airflow; protect below 15°C.

Pets

Hoyas are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, although species-specific data are limited for less-studied taxa. Discourage chewing.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Hoya Premium Mix 5ltView product

Complementary vitality supportHB-101 - Organic Plant VitalizerView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Bright filtered light

Place it near an east- or west-facing window or behind a sheer curtain. Ample light supports compact growth and potential flowering, but abrupt hot sun scorches foliage.

The watering cycle

Water evenly and let excess escape, then wait until most of the airy mix has dried. Fleshy tissues tolerate brief dryness better than permanent saturation.

Humidity with airflow

Moderate to raised humidity supports roots and new growth, especially in small pots. Gentle air circulation is essential so leaves and nodes do not stay continually wet.

Temperature and stem direction

Keep at 18–27°C and above 15°C. Let stems trail or guide them gently around a hoop without tight ties that damage the active tip.

An epiphytic substrate

Use a highly aerated Hoya mix with coarse components and immediate drainage. Repot infrequently and increase the container only slightly once the root ball has genuinely filled it.

Nutrition and repotting

HB-101 is a plant biostimulant/vitalizer, not a complete NPK fertilizer. Use it as a complementary product at the label rate for gentle support after stress or repotting. It does not replace balanced base nutrition during active growth.

Botanical identityOrigin & taxonomic identityThe species, origin and cultivated selection

Accepted taxonomic identity

Hoya burtoniae is an accepted species in the Apocynaceae. The product carries the accepted natural species name rather than a named cultivar.

Native range and growth habit

The species is native to Luzon in the Philippines, where it grows as a climbing epiphyte or lithophyte in tropical conditions.

A note on Hoya sp. aff. burtoniae

Similar collections appear in trade as Hoya sp. aff. burtoniae, indicating affinity or resemblance without definitive identification. That provisional label is not automatically a synonym of accepted H. burtoniae.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who likes to look beyond the surface

Epiphytic roots need oxygen

Hoyas often evolved on trunks or rocks where water and air alternate quickly, explaining their need for a coarse, aerated mix.

Corolla and corona are separate structures

The waxy flower typically has a five-part corolla and a second star-shaped corona in the centre, creating its characteristic double geometry.

Pollen travels in compact packets

As in many Apocynaceae, pollen is organised into pollinia joined in a specialised pollinarium rather than released as loose dust.

Pubescence changes how colour is perceived

Microscopic hairs scatter reflected light, making the surface look matte and bronze tones deeper. It needs no polishing and should not be rubbed repeatedly.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.

01 Why have the leaves become more bronze?

Ample light and mild thermal or water stress can increase anthocyanin pigments. If tissue stays flexible and free of dry patches, the change is usually normal.

02 When exactly should I water?

Check deep in the mix and feel the pot's weight. Water when most of the substrate is dry and the container is noticeably lighter, then drain completely.

03 Why is the centre of the basket thinning?

When all light comes from one side, stems move towards the window and the base becomes shaded. Turn the basket slightly and redirect a few stems without tight ties.

04 Why is it not flowering?

Flowering depends on maturity, light intensity, stable care and species. Increase bright filtered light gradually and avoid overfeeding; a young plant may simply need time.

05 Should old flower spurs be cut off?

Not while they remain alive. Many Hoyas bloom again from the same persistent peduncle, so remove only tissue that is dry or clearly damaged.

06 Is it safe for cats and dogs?

Commonly grown Hoyas are generally listed as non-toxic, but equally detailed evidence is not available for every uncommon species or cultivar. Keep the plant from habitual chewing because a large amount of any plant material can still cause stomach upset.

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Hoya burtoniae 14cm

Hoya burtoniae 14cm

Hoya burtoniae

What makes it distinctive

Velvety surface

Warm light response

Dense trailing flow

Where it looks its best

Plants that set it off

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Bright filtered light

The watering cycle

Humidity with airflow

Temperature and stem direction

An epiphytic substrate

Nutrition and repotting

Accepted taxonomic identity

Native range and growth habit

A note on Hoya sp. aff. burtoniae

Epiphytic roots need oxygen

Corolla and corona are separate structures

Pollen travels in compact packets

Pubescence changes how colour is perceived

Frequently asked questions

Hoya burtoniae 14cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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