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Sweetheart Hoya or Hoya kerrii is a lovely, heart-shaped houseplant commonly sought after for Valentine’s Day. Sweetheart Hoya is also known as Valentine Plant and Sweetheart Wax Plant. Native to Southeast Asia, this succulent will slowly develop thick vines that are used to climb trees or can be trained on a trellis. Sweetheart Hoya is in the Apocynaceae family, related to milkweed, and develops white flowers with burgundy centers and sticky nectar.
Best Locations For Growing Sweetheart Hoya
Sweetheart Hoya is a small and tidy houseplant that will be happy in any bright spot in the home or office. Avoid placing it in a location with cold or hot drafty air and keep it away from radiators. Sweetheart Hoya is nontoxic for pets or humans.
Sweetheart Hoya Sunlight Requirements
Sweetheart Hoya prefers bright indirect sunlight but will survive in lower light conditions. This plant does not tolerate full or direct sun. Place it in a south- or west-facing window.
Sweetheart Hoya Care
Sweetheart Hoya can be particular about its growing conditions. It requires well-drained soil and performs best in a cactus soil mixed with a bit of orchid mix; select a pot with a drainage hole. Do not repot when flowering; Sweetheart Hoya likes to be pot bound and does not need repotting regularly. Do not trim or prune off the bare vines if you want Sweetheart Hoya to flower. Bright light encourages flowering. Sweetheart Hoya prefers warmer temperatures from 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Watering Sweetheart Hoya
Sweetheart Hoya is drought tolerant with low water needs. Water Sweetheart Hoya thoroughly once or twice a month, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Sweetheart Hoya has moderate humidity needs and typically does not need additional humidity in the home.
Feeding Sweetheart Hoya
Sweetheart Hoya is a light feeder and can be fed with a balanced, gentle houseplant fertilizer one time a month. Do not apply fertilizer in the winter while the plant is dormant.
Sweetheart Hoya Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 12 feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 inches |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Matte Green |
| Temperature: 65° - 80°F (18° - 27°C) |
| Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
| Common Name: Sweetheart Hoya |
| Other Name(s): Lucky-Heart Hoya, Valentine Hoya |
| Scientific Name: Hoya kerrii |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Hoya_Heart-HP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Mini pot
Plant Age:
~ 2-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-4"
Pot Size:
~ 1.9"H x 2"W
Volume:
~ .012-0.15 quarts
Also Known As:
Small pot
Plant Age:
~ 3-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 2.5"H x 3"W
Volume:
~ 0.3 quarts
Also Known As:
Quart pot
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 5"-10"
Pot Size:
~ 3.5"H x 4"W
Volume:
~ 0.75 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 6-12 months
Plant Size:
~ 8"-16"
Pot Size:
~ 5"H x 6"W
Volume:
1.5 quarts
Also Known As:
Large pot
Plant Age:
~ 1-2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-24"
Pot Size:
~ 6"H x 8"W
Volume:
~ 3 quarts
Also Known As:
'
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 years
Plant Size:
~ 16"-36"
Pot Size:
~ 7.25"H x 10”W
Volume:
~ 4.5-5 quarts
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