Hoya Kerrii Vine - Green

Hoya Kerrii, commonly known as Sweetheart Hoya or Sweetheart Vine, is a charming tropical vining plant prized for its thick, succulent, heart-shaped green leaves. This green form produces long, trailing or climbing vines that can eventually become quite full with proper growing conditions. Its distinctive foliage makes it a popular choice for hanging baskets, trellises, and bright indoor spaces.

LIGHT | Bright indirect light to several hours of gentle direct sunlight
COLD TOLERANCE | Protect from frost; best kept above 10°C (50°F)
WATER | Allow the soil to dry partially between waterings. Water thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain. Reduce watering during the cooler months.
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH, approximately 6.0–7.0.
SOIL TYPE | Very well-draining, airy mix suitable for Hoyas and epiphytic plants
FERTILIZER | Diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Average to high household humidity
ACTIVE SEASON | Spring through autumn
GROWTH HABIT | Trailing or climbing vine
STEM | Long, flexible and succulent stems that may develop aerial roots
LEAVES | Thick, fleshy, heart-shaped green leaves with a smooth surface
FLOWER | Star-shaped, waxy flowers may appear in rounded clusters when mature and grown under suitable conditions
FAMILY | Apocynaceae

NOTE | Hoya Kerrii is naturally slow-growing, especially when grown from a single-leaf cutting. A cutting with a section of stem and a viable node is needed to produce new vine growth. Do not let the soil dry out completely before watering, as this can cause new growth to drop. Avoid removing established flower spurs, as Hoyas can rebloom from the same spurs.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS

Allow a fresh cutting to callus for a day or two before planting. Insert the cutting into a well-draining growing medium, making sure at least one node is in contact with the soil. Keep the cutting in bright shade and water sparingly while roots develop.

Roots should begin to form within several weeks under warm growing conditions. Once the cutting has rooted and new growth appears, gradually increase light and allow the soil to partially dry between waterings.