{"product_id":"hoya-kerrii-3-pot","title":"Hoya Kerrii - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii, the Sweetheart Hoya, is a slow-growing semi-succulent vine famous for its thick, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Often sold as a single rooted leaf in a small pot, it is a beloved gift plant, though a full vining plant develops trailing stems and can eventually bloom with clusters of star-shaped flowers. The fleshy leaves store water, making it forgiving of occasional neglect and well suited to busy plant lovers. It thrives in bright indirect light and a chunky, fast-draining mix. In India it adapts well indoors near bright windows, rewarding patience with steady, long-lived growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClimbs\/trails to 2-4 m over years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm in a pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick, heart-shaped, glossy green succulent leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream-white with reddish centre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer on mature plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light; some gentle morning sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when soil dries; let dry between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChunky, fast-draining mix with bark and perlite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-30 C; avoid below 12 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates average; prefers 40-60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute balanced feed monthly in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; avoid cutting flowering spurs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfrequent; likes being slightly root-bound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings with a node; single leaves seldom vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for mealybugs and aphids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic \/ low toxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a charming indoor pot plant and popular gift, especially as a single heart-shaped leaf, and as a trailing or climbing houseplant on supports. Ideal for desks, shelves and bright windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India keep it in bright indirect light and use a gritty, fast-draining mix to avoid rot. Water sparingly, especially in the monsoon and winter, since the succulent leaves store moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Hoya kerrii?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater only when the soil has dried out, then water thoroughly. The succulent leaves store water, so it is better to underwater than overwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal, with some gentle morning sun. Too little light slows its already slow growth and prevents flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Hoya kerrii safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoyas are generally considered non-toxic or low-toxicity to pets, but it is still wise to discourage chewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill a single heart leaf grow into a vine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually not. A single leaf without a node can root and live for years but rarely produces a vine; a cutting with a node will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a stem cutting that includes at least one node and root it in a chunky mix or water in bright indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Hoya kerrii not growing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is naturally very slow. Insufficient light, cold, or a too-large soggy pot also stall growth; give bright light and a snug pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature vining plants may bloom in summer with clusters of star-shaped flowers; do not remove the spurs where flowers form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is an excellent indoor plant for bright windowsills, shelves and desks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the plant toxic if touched?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not known to be a significant skin irritant and is considered low-toxicity, but avoid ingestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I fertilize it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed monthly with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season; avoid feeding in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256144527606,"sku":"PLT-HOYAKERRII-P03-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-hoya-kerrii-heart-leaf-sweetheart-hoya-plant.jpg?v=1783921916","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/hoya-kerrii-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}