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Hoya burtoniae, commonly known as the Wax Plant or Burton's Hoya, is a beautiful trailing houseplant with soft, slightly fuzzy green leaves that develop rich red tones in bright light. Mature plants produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers, making this an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, or climbing supports.
Plant Description
Descrption
Hoya burtoniae, commonly known as the Wax Plant or Burton's Hoya, is a beautiful trailing houseplant with soft, slightly fuzzy green leaves that develop rich red tones in bright light. Mature plants produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers, making this an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, or climbing supports.
Plant Care
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
Light
Medium Light
Water
Low to moderate watering. Allow the top half of the compost to dry out between waterings. Hoyas store water in their thick leaves and prefer drying slightly rather than constantly damp soil.
Soil
Free-draining epiphytic mix made from houseplant compost, orchid bark, and perlite. Good airflow around the roots is essential.
Repot
Repot every 2â3 years in spring if rootbound. Hoyas flower best when slightly pot-bound, so only move up one pot size when necessary.
Humidity
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Pet Friendly
Yes
Air Purifying
Yes
đĄ Joe's Top Tip
Give it plenty of bright, indirect light to encourage flowering and bring out beautiful red colouring on the leaves. Never remove old flower spurs (peduncles), as new flowers will develop from the same points year after year.
â ď¸ Common Mistake
Most people struggle with Hoyas by overwatering or repotting too often. Both can reduce flowering and lead to root problems.
đ When To Come Back To Us
Bring it back (or a photo) in 8â12 weeks if you want: ⢠Repotting advice ⢠Help encouraging flowering ⢠A general plant health check
đż Plant Fact
The fuzzy, nectar-rich flowers of Hoya burtoniae are highly fragrant, especially during the evening, when they attract night-flying pollinators in the wild.
đ Country Of Origin
Eastern Asia and Australia