Hoya kerrii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Hoya kerrii, or sweetheart hoya, is the perfect houseplant. Its size is manageable, and its unique shape will delight the eye. This heart-shaped perennial likes well-drained growing media, indirect sunlight, and occasional fertilization. It is low maintenance and has a slow growth rate, so it only requires a little equipment.
Common Name |
Hoya kerrii, sweetheart hoya, hoya hearts, lucky heart hoya, Valentine's hoya
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya kerrii
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Genus
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Hoya
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Hoya kerrii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya kerrii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya kerrii needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya kerrii needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Hoya kerrii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya kerrii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Hoya kerrii to thrive is between 30% and 60%. |
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Hoya kerrii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya kerrii. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Hoya kerrii plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Hoya kerrii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya kerrii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
156 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
156 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya kerrii toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Hoya kerrii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya kerrii, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Hoya kerrii Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya kerrii plant originated. |
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Country |
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Thailand
Viet Nam
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