{"product_id":"hoya-kerri-sweetheart-plant-house-plant-6cm-pot","title":"Hoya Kerri Sweetheart Plant House Plant 6cm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii, commonly known as the Sweetheart Plant or Valentine Hoya, is one of the most recognisable houseplants thanks to its thick, heart-shaped leaves. Native to Southeast Asia, this attractive trailing plant is loved for its unique foliage, easy-care nature, and ability to produce clusters of fragrant star-shaped flowers when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile single-leaf specimens are often sold as novelty plants, a fully rooted Hoya kerrii will eventually develop long vines adorned with succulent leaves. Given time, warmth, and bright conditions, mature plants can reward growers with beautiful clusters of creamy-white flowers featuring deep pink centres and a sweet fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts drought tolerance and low-maintenance requirements make Hoya kerrii an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced houseplant collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoya kerrii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetheart Plant, Valentine Hoya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Southern China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing or trailing vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii thrives in bright conditions and appreciates plenty of indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEast or west-facing windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few hours of gentle morning sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright conservatories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlonged low-light conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarsh midday summer sun through glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighter conditions encourage stronger growth, larger leaves, and increase the likelihood of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a semi-succulent plant, Hoya kerrii stores water in its thick leaves and prefers to dry out slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater when:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top half of the compost has dried out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot feels noticeably lighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReduce watering:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring periods of slower growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantly wet compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding water around the roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii is far more tolerant of underwatering than overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii adapts well to typical household humidity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40–70%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile additional humidity can encourage faster growth, it is not essential for healthy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm temperatures help promote steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal range:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18°C – 30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum temperature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold draughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudden temperature fluctuations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil and Potting Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free-draining potting mix is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouseplant compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchid bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite or pumice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall amount of horticultural charcoal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots appreciate plenty of airflow and should never remain waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed during the active growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2–4 weeks during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce feeding during autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii is a relatively slow-growing species, particularly when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick heart-shaped leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbing or trailing vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoody stems with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectacular clusters of fragrant flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical indoor size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVines can reach over 2 metres long when mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves can grow 5–10 cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a trellis, moss pole, or support if you prefer a climbing display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants can produce stunning blooms under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar-shaped flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy white petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink to burgundy centres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet fragrance, particularly in the evening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo encourage flowering:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide bright light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid frequent relocation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the plant to become slightly root-bound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not remove old flower spurs, as future blooms emerge from the same location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually caused by overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWrinkled Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften indicate the plant requires watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlow Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon in younger plants and often linked to insufficient light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaf Drop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay result from sudden temperature changes, overwatering, or environmental stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFailure to Flower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually due to inadequate light or an immature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii prefers being slightly root-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepot:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2–3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen roots begin emerging from drainage holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a pot only slightly larger than the previous container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii can be propagated from stem cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest 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Its unique appearance, easy-care nature, and potential to produce fragrant blooms have made it one of the most popular Hoya species worldwide. Whether displayed as a single heart-shaped leaf or grown into a mature climbing specimen, Hoya kerrii brings character and charm to any houseplant collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57985549369718,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/20260528_174458.jpg?v=1780163802","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/hoya-kerri-sweetheart-plant-house-plant-6cm-pot","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}