{"product_id":"hoya-sp-aff-burtoniae-variegata-h271","title":"Hoya sp. aff. burtoniae ‘Variegata’ – H271","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoya\u003c\/i\u003e sp. aff. \u003ci\u003eburtoniae\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Variegata’ – H271 is a compact, small-leaved Hoya with distinctive centre variegation. Its softly textured leaves combine dark green margins with irregular lime-green, yellow and cream colouring, while new growth may emerge pink or peach before hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slower-growing variegated form with a naturally trailing to lightly climbing habit. It is well suited to hanging baskets, shelves or a small trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Compact trailing or lightly climbing plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Small, thick leaves with a softly pubescent or velvety surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/b\u003e Yellow, lime-green and cream colouring through the centre of each leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew growth:\u003c\/b\u003e Developing leaves and stems may show pink or peach colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Small dark pink to reddish flowers with contrasting yellow centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowering habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Established plants can flower repeatedly from retained peduncles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Grow in bright, filtered light. Gentle morning sun can improve the foliage colour, but harsh afternoon sun may scorch the variegated sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow the mix to partially dry before watering again. Avoid keeping the roots continually wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Best grown under intermediate to warm conditions, generally between 18–30°C. Protect from prolonged temperatures below approximately 12°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to high humidity is beneficial, provided there is good air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia:\u003c\/b\u003e Use an open, free-draining Hoya mix that allows plenty of air around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser at reduced strength during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow the stems to trail or train them loosely onto a small support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintaining the Variegation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of yellow and cream colouring will vary between individual leaves. New growth may take time to harden and develop its final colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for vines that repeatedly produce completely green leaves. Persistent reverted growth may be removed back to the last clearly variegated node to prevent it from overtaking the slower variegated sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide bright filtered light, steady warmth and consistent care to encourage flowering. Do not remove old flower spurs or peduncles, as the plant can bloom repeatedly from the same points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e Variegation, new-growth colour and leaf shape vary naturally. Plants may display more or less yellow, cream or pink colouring than the photographed example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lodge - Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52286734270752,"sku":"H271","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/271burtoniaevar.jpg?v=1788222818","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/hoya-sp-aff-burtoniae-variegata-h271","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}