Variegated Sweetheart Hoya

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Hoya kerrii is also known as the Sweetheart Hoya. This variegated variety has bright-yellow markings on the edges of a heart-shaped leaf. Sweetheart Hoya is a one-of-a-kind gift for any occasion and is very easy to care for. The heart-shaped cutting will grow very slowly and will rarely need repotting.Best Locations For Growing Variegated Sweetheart HoyaSweetheart Hoyas will thrive in normal humidity levels indoors. Rooms with extra humidity, such as the kitchen or bathroom, are good places to grow Hoya with little effort. Sweetheart Hoya is not toxic and can be grown as a decoration in a childs room or near pets.Variegated Sweetheart Hoya Sunlight RequirementsPlace Sweetheart Hoya in a south- or southwest-facing window. Bright direct light is needed. Keep the plant out of drafts from doors or the drying heat from a furnace vent.Variegated Sweetheart Hoya CareNo special attention is needed for a Sweetheart Hoya. This plant grows very slowly and will not need to be repotted for several years. Hoyas are epiphytic plants that thrive in fast-draining soil with plenty of perlite and fine orchid bark mixed in. Watering Variegated Sweetheart HoyaOnly water Hoya when the soil is dry. This succulent stores moisture in its leaves and never likes to be in soggy soil. Depending on the room's humidity, check for watering about once a week as a general rule. Watering is the same year-round, and this plant does not have a dormancy period.Feeding Variegated Sweetheart HoyaSweetheart Hoya is not a heavy-feeding plant and should only be fertilized once or twice a year. Use a liquid feed formulated for succulents and cacti. Feed the plant at half the manufacturers recommended strength as part of regular watering.

Variegated Sweetheart Hoya InformationLight Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: ModerateHabit: ClimbingGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 12 inchesMature Spread: 4 inchesFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: NoFoliage Type: VariegatedFoliage Color(s): Green, YellowFoliage Description: Variegated, Yellow and GreenTemperature: 65 - 80F (18 - 27C)Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)Common Name: Variegate Sweetheart HoyaOther Name(s): Lucky-Heart Hoya, Valentine HoyaScientific Name: Hoya kerrii 'Variegata'Plant Type: House Plant