RARE Trailing Hoya Kerrii Heart Large Size
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| Management number | 250423978 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$75.25 | Model Number | 250423978 | ||
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- Description
- Hoya Kerrii Heart Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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RARE Trailing Hoya Kerrii Heart, also called the sweetheart hoya or wax heart plant, is a tropical succulent vine native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, growing wild in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Unlike the single-leaf novelty cuttings commonly sold, this trailing form actually vines and grows into an established specimen.
The plant produces thick, waxy, heart-shaped green leaves along long trailing stems, each leaf distinctly notched down the center. The large size means you receive generous, developed vines right away rather than a rooted stub. The leaves are plump and glossy.
In spring or summer, it develops small, star-shaped flowers in tight clusters with a sweet fragrance. Blooming occurs when the plant experiences a slight drop in nighttime temperatures, so cooler evenings can trigger flowering. Growth is slow to moderate.
Hang it in a basket or place it on a high shelf where the vines can trail. It purifies indoor air and does well near a kitchen where ambient moisture naturally occurs. The plant is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs. You can leave it up to ten days without water.
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RARE Trailing Hoya Kerrii Heart grows well in bright indirect light and adapts well under office LEDs, though it scorches in harsh south-facing direct sun.
Water it every 10 to 14 days, allowing the top half of the soil to dry out between waterings.
Hoya Kerrii Heart does best in a well-draining mix of potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark to prevent root rot.
It prefers temperatures between 60 and 85°F and should be kept away from AC vents and heating sources.
Hoya Kerrii Heart is a slow to moderate grower and benefits from balanced liquid fertilizer applied monthly during the active growing season.
It is hardy in USDA zones 10 to 12 and tolerates temperatures down to about 50°F before showing cold stress; it is not frost tolerant. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, Hawaii, and southern California, as well as parts of Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, and southern Georgia. It can be grown outdoors in summer in South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, and along the mild Oregon and Washington coasts, then brought indoors before temperatures cool in autumn.
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Q: Is RARE Trailing Hoya Kerrii Heart pet friendly?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
Q: Why are the leaves on my plant turning yellow?
A: RARE Trailing Hoya Kerrii Heart typically yellows from overwatering or poor drainage; always let soil dry between waterings. Cold drafts from AC units or sudden location changes can also trigger yellowing.
Q: Can Hoya Kerrii Heart be propagated?
A: Take a stem cutting with at least one or two nodes, let it callus briefly, then root it in moist sphagnum moss or well-draining mix in bright indirect light. Cuttings can take several weeks to establish roots.
Q: Does this plant need high humidity?
A: Hoya Kerrii Heart tolerates dry heated air common in most homes, but placing it near a kitchen or humidity source encourages faster growth.
Q: Can Hoya Kerrii Heart move outside in summer?
A: Move it to a sheltered spot with bright indirect light, but protect it from heavy rain and bring it back indoors before temperatures cool in autumn. Avoid frequent relocating; choose its spot carefully.
Q: How long can this plant survive without water?
A: Hoya Kerrii Heart can go up to ten days without watering.
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