Hoya Burtoniae

🌿 Botanical Name

Hoya burtoniae

💚 Common Names

Hoya Burtoniae, Wax Plant, Burton's Hoya

🌿 Description

The Hoya burtoniae is a stunning trailing houseplant prized for its soft, fuzzy leaves and cascading vines. Its olive-green foliage often develops beautiful shades of deep red and burgundy when grown in bright light, making it a favorite among Hoya collectors. As the plant matures, it produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that add even more charm to this easy-care tropical.

Perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or decorative planters, Hoya burtoniae grows steadily over time and rewards patient plant parents with lush vines and spectacular blooms.

Velvety. Trailing. Collector-worthy.

☀️ Light

Thrives with a wide view of the sky.

Bright, indirect light encourages vigorous growth and can bring out beautiful red tones in the foliage. A small amount of gentle morning sun is acceptable, but avoid harsh afternoon sunlight.

💧 Water

Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry 75–100% before watering again.

Hoyas prefer drying out between waterings and are more tolerant of underwatering than overwatering.

🌡️ Temperature & Environment

Prefers temperatures between 60–85°F.

Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F. Average household conditions are ideal.

🌱 Soil

Use a chunky, well-draining potting mix with excellent airflow around the roots. An orchid or aroid-style mix works well. Always use a pot with drainage holes.

🪴 Growth Habit

A trailing or climbing vine that becomes fuller and more impressive with age. It can be grown cascading from a hanging basket or trained onto a small trellis.

🐾 Pet Safety

Pet-friendly! Hoya burtoniae is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a wonderful choice for many pet-loving households.

🌿 Fleurish Tip

Don't remove the small flower spurs (peduncles) after your Hoya blooms. These permanent structures produce flowers again and again, rewarding patient plant parents with beautiful, fragrant blooms year after year.

Slow-growing, easy to care for, and incredibly rewarding, Hoya burtoniae is a beautiful addition to any houseplant collection.

📦 Plant Details

• 🪴 Shipped in a plastic grower's pot with drainage holes

• 🌿 Decorative pot not included

• 🌱 Soft, fuzzy foliage with trailing vines

• 🌸 Produces fragrant clusters of star-shaped flowers when mature

Please Note: Every Hoya burtoniae is unique and may vary slightly in size and appearance from the photos shown. Each plant is hand-selected from our greenhouse and carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to Fleurish.

🌿 Fleurish Finds Shipping Notice

This item is part of our Fleurish Finds collection and ships directly from the Fleurish greenhouse. Because greenhouse shipping rates are calculated separately from our retail inventory, shipping charges may differ at checkout. 💚