Hoya Kerrii

Hoya kerriiAlso known as: Sweetheart Hoya, Valentine Hoya, Lucky Heart

Hoya Kerrii, the Sweetheart Hoya, is beloved for its thick, succulent heart-shaped leaves. Native to Southeast Asia, it's often sold as a single rooted leaf for Valentine's Day. When grown as a full vine, it produces trailing stems with multiple hearts and fragrant waxy flowers. A slow grower that rewards patience with its charming form.

Easy Care

Bright Indirect Light

Perennial

Quick Care Summary

Light
Bright Indirect Light

Temperature Range
60-80°F (16-27°C)

Ideal Temp
70°F (21°C)

Pet Safe

This plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs. While it's safe to have around pets, ingestion of any plant material may still cause mild stomach upset.

Seasonal Care Schedule

Adjust your care routine based on the season for optimal plant health.

Watering Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Every 10-14 days, when soil is mostly dry
Summer	Every 7-10 days, still allow drying
Fall	Every 14-21 days
Winter	Every 3-4 weeks, very drought tolerant

Succulent leaves store water - drought tolerant. Overwatering causes root rot quickly.

Fertilizing Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Monthly with diluted balanced fertilizer
Summer	Monthly during growing season
Fall	Every 6-8 weeks
Winter	No fertilizing

Light feeder. Too much fertilizer inhibits flowering.

Pruning

Frequency: Minimal - avoid removing flower peduncles

Best Season: After flowering if needed

Don't remove spent flower stalks - they rebloom. Prune only for size control.

Repotting

Frequency: Every 3-5 years

Best Season: Spring

Prefers being rootbound. Use very well-draining mix with perlite and bark. Small pots.

Flowering

Season
Spring to summer when mature

Color
White to pale pink with red centers

Produces clusters of fragrant, waxy star-shaped flowers. May take years to bloom.

Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings with at least two nodes
Single leaf cuttings rarely produce vines
Roots develop slowly - be patient

Common Problems

Single leaf not growing: Needs a node to produce vines
Yellow leaves: Overwatering - reduce immediately
Shriveling leaves: Needs water
No flowers: Needs age, light, and to be rootbound

Pro Tips

Single leaf plants rarely grow - buy with stem section for a vine
Extremely slow grower - one of the slowest houseplants
Keep slightly rootbound to encourage flowering
Non-toxic and safe for pets - rare for Hoyas

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