- Heart-Shaped Leaves
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Cactus, Orchid Soil Mix
- Mature Height 12 Feet
- Pet Safe
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
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations