Hoya sp. aff. burtoniae 'Variegata' (Hoya sp. DS-70 variegata)

Hoya sp. aff. burtoniae 'Variegata' is the label for a collector's Hoya, similar in appearance to Hoya burtoniae but not formally published at species level. It has a compact, trailing habit, while its pubescent foliage combines green, cream, and sometimes pink on new growth. The variegation gives each vine its own pattern. The small, burgundy-red flowers are described as having a strong honey fragrance. The variegation makes every leaf different.

Name and identification. The formula sp. aff. burtoniae indicates a plant that has not been definitively identified, with affinities to Hoya burtoniae Kloppenb., an accepted species from Luzon. It is not a published species name. In horticultural sources, this material has also been incorrectly labeled as Hoya bilobata or Hoya tsangii.

Foliage and variegation. The leaves are pubescent and relatively thick, with visible venation, often larger than those of Hoya burtoniae. Green areas alternate with cream sections. In bright light, the foliage may develop reddish or burgundy tones. The intensity of the variegation varies; the same pot may contain variegated vines and vines that have reverted to green.

Flowers and fragrance. The flowers are small, almost spherical, and burgundy-red, with a lighter corona, grouped in compact umbels. The fragrance is described as strong, with a honey note. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.

The length of the vines varies from one specimen to another.

Substrate: use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation, and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.