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Hoya Kerrii
HouseplantHoya kerrii
- Full sun
- Zones 11–12
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6.1–7.8
Overview
Known as the Sweetheart Plant or Valentine Hoya, this charming succulent features thick, heart-shaped leaves that make it a popular gift for loved ones. Often sold as single-leaf cuttings for Valentine's Day, the full plant is a vigorous trailing vine that produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. With proper care, it becomes a stunning hanging plant that can bloom repeatedly and live for decades.
Planting
Propagate by stem cuttings with nodes. Single leaves rarely develop into full plants.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6.1–7.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 21-35.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Mealybugs, scale insects, aphids. Common diseases: Root rot, fungal infections from excess moisture.