She needs very very little water. About once a month is fine. Water the soil, not her leaf, to keep her healthy.
She’ll be ok in light shade, but does better in brighter light. Constant direct sun may be too much, but a bit is fine.
She needs minimal care, but if you see her get dusty, very gently wipe it off. Use something like a soft, dry brush.
Botanical name
Hoya kerii
Nickname
Hoya hearts; Sweetheart plant; Wax heart; Lucky heart
Air purifying
Yes
Plant height (including pot)
10-15cm
Pet/baby safe
Yes
Nursery pot size
5.5cm
If you saw this plant in the wild you probably wouldn’t recognise it. It’s actually a climbing plant, with lots of those heart-shaped leaves strung along its vines. It’s commonly found in countries in South-East Asia, where it can grow up to four metres tall.
In the wild, it blooms with small red and pink waxy flowers. It’s an extremely slow-growing plant and the full climber is very rarely sold in the UK. Instead, its cute, heart-shaped leaves are potted and sold individually. Her heart-shape and minimal care needs, she’s an excellent choice for a Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day gift.
Did you know?
The first Hoya hearts specimen was brought to the UK in 1911 and grown in Kew Gardens, just down the road from Patch HQ.
This plant is 100% peat free.
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