Description
Hoya kerrii is named Sweetheart Plant because of the valentine shaped leaves. It has thick, succulent type leaves that are indeed shaped like flat hearts.
Constituents:
- Hoya kerrii, Heart Leaf, Sweetheart Hoya (Variegated) - Succulent Plant- 1
- 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)- 1
- 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (Yellow)- 1
Hoya kerrii is a climbing plant that can grow up to 4 meters high. Stems have a diameter of 7 mm. The leaves are 6 cm wide, 5 mm thick. Adult plants show inflorescences of 5 cm diameter and up to 25 flowe They produce small balls of nectar, colored red to brown.
It stays unchanged for many months. Then it grows quickly, maybe one meter by year.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Lucky-heart, Sweetheart Plant, Sweetheart Hoya, Heart Leaf, Valentine plant |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 4 m |
| Flower Colour | White, burgundy/maroon-center |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Hoya kerrii care
Start planting when the temperature is stable. Use a small pot for one leaf. Re-pot when a plant grows drastically. Take care of roots while planting. Keep a safe distance between two plants as they should not collide with each other. Avoid coco peat-based soil mix.
While, re-potting, use sandy soil, agricultural grit, and little organic material. Roots are so delicate and softly firmed in the soil. So, try to plant it well.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Low |
| Soil | Well-drained, Sandy Soil |
| Temperature | 18 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer. |
Hoya kerrii special feature
Heart shape leaves
Hoya kerrii uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is the best gifting plant and an ornamental to grow in the garden