Hoya Kerrii - Sweetheart Plant

🌿 Hoya Kerrii – Sweetheart Plant Overview

Hoya Kerrii, commonly known as the Sweetheart Plant, is a charming and easy-care Hoya prized for its thick, heart-shaped leaves. Often gifted as a symbol of love and friendship, this adorable plant is perfect for collectors, beginners, and anyone wanting a low-maintenance plant with lots of personality.

✨ Appearance

• Thick, succulent-like heart-shaped leaves
• Rich green, waxy foliage
• Slow-growing, trailing to climbing vines when mature
• Compact growth habit, especially in young plants
• Mature plants may produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light
• Can tolerate some gentle morning sun
• Avoid harsh direct sun

💧 Water

• Allow soil to mostly dry between waterings
• Drought-tolerant due to thick succulent leaves
• Avoid overwatering or soggy soil

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 65–85°F
• Prefers moderate humidity
• Protect from temperatures below 55°F

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining, airy mix
  • Potting soil
  • Orchid bark
  • Perlite or pumice
• Good airflow around roots is important

🌿 Growth & Care

• Slow grower
• Great for shelves, desks, or hanging baskets as it matures
• Mature plants can vine and climb with support
• Propagates from node cuttings
• Single-leaf plants may not grow into a vine unless a node is present

🐾 Pet Safety

• Generally considered non-toxic to pets

💚 Why Collectors Love It

• Adorable heart-shaped foliage
• Easy-care and beginner-friendly
• Symbolic “love plant” perfect for gifts
• Charming trailing growth as it matures 🌿