Sweetheart Hoya received its name from its characteristic heart-shaped leaves. Sweetheart plants make wonderful gifts for loved ones. This evergreen climber is commonly sold commercially as a single leaf. However, if grown with its stem intact, this slow-growing Hoya can trail and climb crossways fencings displaying heavy long vines and thick leaves. Even more exciting is the fact that the single leaf will remain a single leaf even after years of growth, which is quite unusual. This is because the plants are rooted as leaf cuttings with no node or growing point to develop the vine. The outcome is a tiny, easy-to-raise plant perfect for your desk or windowsill. You can purchase a heart-leafed hoya plant as a vine if you prefer a plant that will grow multiple leaves.

Hoya heart plants are extremely easy to care for, making them the perfect plant for beginners or people who travel frequently. Pet lovers can also feel confident about hoya heart plants, as they are not toxic to dogs or cats. Hoya heart plants thrive in bright light and require infrequent watering. The most important consideration is drainage: grow them in well-draining soil and let them dry out between waterings.

Water

Hoya is a succulent plant, which stores water in the fleshy leaf. Avoid watering too often, as plants perform best when the soil is allowed to dry between waterings. As such, hoya hearts only need to be watered once every two weeks or so. Water until the soil is saturated and allow any excess water to drain out of the container. Make sure to empty the catch tray beneath your pot so the hoya does not sit in water.

Light

However, the sunshade filters the bright tropical sun, so they are used to spot light. In your home, Hoya kerrii light requirements are pretty easygoing, ranging from full sun to semi-shade. You should aim for between 10,000 to 20,000 lux. An east or west-facing window would be ideal for your Hoya kerrii, although some growers report great success with keeping them in the full sun of southern exposure. If you can’t meet your Hoya heart light needs with natural light, an LED or fluorescent plant light is a great option.