Hoya Affinity Burtoniae - Affinity Hoya
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Regular price $29.99Introducing the Hoya Affinity Burtoniae, a captivating and easy-to-care-for member of the Hoya family. This plant stands out with its deep green leaves edged with reddish margins, creating a stunning visual contrast. Its fragrant blooms add an extra layer of charm, making it a perfect addition to any indoor plant collection.
Ed's Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Hoya Affinity Burtoniae
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native Range: Eastern Asia and Australia
Ed's Care Guide
- Care Level: Moderate
- Light: Medium to bright, filtered light. Harsh light will burn the foliage.
- Water: Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering; avoid over-watering. Smaller, more frequent watering is often best. This plant is drought tolerant
- Humidity: Average 50-75%;Tolerant of lower levels of humidity
- Temperature: 55–85F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Use a general-purpose liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once every month during the spring and summer only.
- Propagation: Cuttings
- Growth: Fast-growing compared to other Hoyas. Trailing, vining growth habit will often follow the light and can be trained to grow up a trellis, totem pole or wall for a vertical display. This plant also looks elegant trailing from a hanging basket planter.
- Soil: Use a well-draining, lightweight soil mix, such as commercially available cactus soil.
- Pests: Look out for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs and other scale insects
- Toxicity: Hoya are widely known to be non-toxic to humans and animals yet if ingested may cause reactions in certain individuals.
Caring for your Hoya Affinity Burtoniae is simple, making it ideal for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. This fast-growing Hoya thrives in bright, indirect light but can also tolerate lower light conditions. Water it moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. With its beautiful appearance and low-maintenance nature, the Hoya Affinity Burtoniae is sure to enhance any space with its unique beauty and delightful fragrance.
