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ornamentalFamily: ApocynaceaeGenus: Hoya
Cultivar
Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya
Hoya kerrii is a slow-growing tropical succulent vine celebrated for its thick, leathery, heart-shaped foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers to dry out between waterings, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor environments. Over time, it can develop long, trailing stems, eventually producing clusters of fragrant, waxy, star-shaped flowers when conditions are ideal.
Known for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, this charming succulent vine is an easy-care favorite for indoor collections.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright indirect light; can tolerate some direct morning sun.
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Water
Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings; succulent foliage stores water.
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Mature size
Vines can reach several feet long; leaves are generally 2-4 inches wide.
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Hardiness
11-12
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Growth habit
Trailing or climbing succulent vine.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Growth is notoriously slow, especially when kept in lower light or smaller pots. Avoid overwatering as roots are sensitive to saturated soil.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures above 60F; sensitive to prolonged cold and frost.
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Flower / fruit
Produces clusters of small, fragrant, waxy, star-shaped flowers; blooming generally occurs on mature plants in optimal light.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright indirect light; can tolerate some direct morning sun.
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Growth rate
Slow.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season; reduce feeding in winter.
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Pruning
Prune sparingly to maintain size or encourage bushiness; always use clean, sharp shears.
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Care notes
Growth is notoriously slow, especially when kept in lower light or smaller pots. Avoid overwatering as roots are sensitive to saturated soil.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Vines can reach several feet long; leaves are generally 2-4 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Trailing or climbing succulent vine.
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Spacing
6-12 inches if grouping multiple plants.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces clusters of small, fragrant, waxy, star-shaped flowers; blooming generally occurs on mature plants in optimal light.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures above 60F; sensitive to prolonged cold and frost.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings; succulent foliage stores water.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend with added perlite or bark.
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Soil pH
6.1-7.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers; choose a pot with drainage holes and use a well-draining substrate.
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Family
Apocynaceae
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Foliage Look
Smooth, waxy, thick green heart-shaped succulent leaves.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be heart-shaped, fleshy, and deep green; variegation is not typical for the species.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, waxy, star-shaped flower clusters in creamy white or pink hues.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not include flowers on starter plant imagery; blooming is reserved for older, established specimens.
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Growth Habit Rules
Do not imply fast growth or shrub-like structure; this is a vine that needs support or a hanging basket.
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Mature Plant Look
A trailing vine with thick heart-shaped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Vining habit with thick stems and opposite, heart-shaped, fleshy green leaves; mature plants may bloom in clusters.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the waxy, succulent texture of the leaves and the distinct heart shape.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Sweetheart Hoya? Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Does Hoya kerrii bloom indoors? Yes, but it typically requires maturity and bright light to produce fragrant flower clusters. Is this plant safe for pets? Generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion should still be avoided.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous root system within a potting plug.
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Soil Look
Well-draining, coarse, bark-based mix.
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Starter Stage
Often sold as a single rooted leaf cutting or a small plug with young leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Typically features one or two thick, green, succulent heart-shaped leaves emerging from a soil plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Sweetheart Hoya. This is Sweetheart Hoya, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this charming succulent become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the bright indoor space you want to create. Focus on the waxy, heart-shaped leaves that define this unique vine, showing the thick succulent texture that makes it so popular. Establish your starter by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with quality well-draining mix, then move it later to a final container when it is established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Hoya kerrii Sweetheart Hoya Hoya succulent houseplant indoor garden trailing plants Agardeni plant care tropical foliage
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the charm of Hoya kerrii, a classic vining succulent prized for its unique heart-shaped foliage. Learn the best care practices to help your plant thrive in an indoor setting.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Sweetheart Hoya - Hoya kerrii
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