Hoya Kerrii – Hoya Hearts
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Hoya kerrii, also referred to colloquially as Hoya hearts, is a species of Hoya native to the south-east of Asia. Its eponymous collector is Arthur Francis George Kerr, Irish physician and botanist. As the thick leaves are heart-shaped, the plant is sometimes named “lucky-heart”. In Europe, it is sold for Saint Valentine’s Day. Its origin area is South China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and the Indonesian island of Java.
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Description
Light
These heart-shaped hoyas require lots of light to grow and thrive indoors. Choose a location for your hoya kerrii that receives several hours of bright, direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Hoya kerrii can withstand long periods of drought thanks to their thick, water-storing leaves and are highly susceptible to overwatering and root rot.
Temperature
Hoyas thrive in warm, humid conditions, and hoya kerrii are no exception. They do best in temperatures from 10 to 30 degrees Celsius, and should not be exposed to temperatures below 10 degrees Celsuis.
Humidity
Typical household humidity levels are acceptable for hoya kerrii, but they will thrive with extra humidity.
Feed
Hoya kerrii are not high feeders but can still benefit from regular fertilization during their active growing period. In spring and summer, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month to encourage healthy growth.
Height & Growth Rate
Most Hoya Sweethearts will grow up to 2-3 feet in height. Sometimes Hoya kerrii can grow over 7 feet tall. But that can take years and with the most perfect conditions for the plant.
Toxicity
Hoya kerrii isn’t usually toxic to humans, but its sap does contain latex, which some people have a severe allergy to.
Origin
Hoya kerrii originates from mountainous regions of China and Java, one of the largest Indonesian islands.
