Hoya kerrii, also called the Sweetheart Hoya or Valentine Hoya, is a charming plant best known for its thick, heart-shaped leaves. Often sold as a single rooted leaf in small pots, it symbolizes love and makes a perfect gift. When grown as a vine, it develops into a trailing or climbing plant that can eventually produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers.
Hoya Kerrii
Light:
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Prefers bright, indirect light.
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Tolerates some gentle morning sun but avoid harsh direct sunlight.
Water:
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Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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Leaves store water, so it is drought-tolerant and sensitive to overwatering.
Soil:
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Grows best in a chunky, well-draining mix (orchid bark, perlite, coco chips, and peat/coco coir).
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Ensure the pot has drainage holes.
Feeding:
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Apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth.
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Avoid heavy feeding when young or if sold as a single-leaf cutting.
Pruning:
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Minimal pruning needed; trim vines if shaping is desired.
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Do not cut peduncles (flowering spurs), as blooms return on the same points.
General Tips:
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Single-leaf plants may remain as “hearts” without vining, while multi-node plants will grow into climbers.
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Makes an excellent gift plant due to its unique heart shape.
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Best grown in warm indoor conditions with good airflow.
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