HOYA BURTONIAE

THIS HOYA IS RARELY OFFERED. IT HAS VERY FUZZY LEAVES. THE LEAVES ARE DARK GREEN AND THE NEW GROWTH IS COMPLETELY BROWN. THE FLOWERS ARE SIMILAR TO H. SP. DS-70, BUT THE CLUSTER OF FLOWERS AREN'T AS CLOSE TOGETHER (SPREAD OUT) LIKE THE DS-70. THE FLOWERS SMELL LIKE HONEY. THIS HOYA LOOKS REALLY NICE IN A HANGING BASKET. IT IS A SLOW GROWER. FROM THE PHILIPPINES.

FAMILY : Apocynaceae
ORIGIN : Philippines
TYPE/USES : hanging basket, small vine
SIZE : 4' - 5'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : filtered light
WATER REQUIREMENTS : not too dry, but good drainage
MIN. TEMP. : low 50's
FLOWER : warmer months
COMMENTS : fuzzy leaves, flowers smell like honey