Hoya Kerrii Splash

Hoya Kerrii ‘Splash’ is a beautiful form of the Sweetheart Hoya, prized for its thick, heart-shaped green leaves marked with attractive silvery splashes and speckles. This slow-growing tropical vine produces long, trailing or climbing stems and makes a striking addition to 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 and allow excess water to drain. Do not let the soil remain constantly wet.
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic to neutral soil, approximately 6.0–7.0
SOIL TYPE | Very well-draining, airy Hoya or epiphytic mix
FERTILIZER | Diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Average to high humidity
ACTIVE SEASON | Spring through autumn
GROWTH HABIT | Trailing or climbing vine
STEM | Long, flexible, succulent stems that can produce aerial roots
LEAVES | Thick, fleshy, heart-shaped green leaves with irregular silvery splash markings
FLOWER | Clusters of small, waxy, star-shaped flowers may develop on mature plants
FAMILY | Apocynaceae

NOTE | Hoya Kerrii is naturally slow-growing, particularly when started from a single-leaf cutting. For reliable new vine growth, a cutting should include a section of stem with a viable node. Do not let the soil dry out completely before watering, as this can cause new growth to drop. Avoid removing established flower spurs, as they can produce flowers repeatedly.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS

Place the cutting in a well-draining, lightly moist propagation medium with the node in contact with or slightly below the surface. Keep it in bright indirect light and warm conditions. Allow the medium to dry slightly between waterings and avoid keeping it constantly wet. Once roots and new growth have developed, gradually acclimatize the cutting to brighter light.