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A hoya with distinctive thick heart-shaped leaves. Also popular as Valentine's Day gift.
Hoya kerrii, the sweetheart hoya or lucky heart plant, is a vining succulent perennial in the family Apocynaceae, native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, and southern China. Its distinctive thick, heart-shaped leaves have made it a popular Valentine's Day gift, often sold as a single leaf cutting in a small pot. However, a single-leaf cutting without a node will not develop into a full vining plant — it will remain as a solitary leaf indefinitely. Full plants with stems grow 1–4 m as mature vines, producing clusters of small, star-shaped, waxy flowers with a pleasant fragrance in spring and summer. As a semi-succulent, it prefers to dry out completely between waterings and is susceptible to rot if overwatered. Bright indirect light suits it well. Maintain temperatures above 15°C. The heart-shaped leaves make it a charming and meaningful gift plant.
Origen
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, southern China)
Esperanza de vida
Perennial
Tamaño
Vine
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Humedad
50〜70%
None
Bright indirect light
Water after soil completely dries
Can propagate by vine cuttings
Single leaf doesn't grow well (node needed)
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Hoya Kerrii es 15〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 50〜70%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Hoya Kerrii es Perennial. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Hoya Kerrii típicamente alcanza Vine como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Hoya Kerrii se alimenta de: None. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Hoya Kerrii varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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