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8" Hoya Kerrii Jade Totem (Hearts)
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8" Hoya Kerrii Jade Totem (Hearts)
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Hoya Kerrii Jade
Hoya Kerrii Jade is a distinctive Hoya prized for its thick, glossy, heart-shaped green leaves. Its fleshy foliage gives the plant its familiar sweetheart appearance, while the solid jade-green coloring provides a clean, classic look. Mature plants develop long climbing or trailing vines that can eventually become substantial specimens and produce clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers.
The proper botanical name is Hoya kerrii, with the solid-green form often sold as Hoya Kerrii Jade, Green Hoya Kerrii, Sweetheart Hoya, Valentine Hoya, or Heart Leaf Hoya. “Jade” is generally used in the plant trade to distinguish the solid-green form from variegated or silver-splashed selections. Hoya kerrii is naturally found in parts of Southeast Asia.
Care
Hoya Kerrii Jade does best in bright, indirect light and can benefit from some gentle morning or late-afternoon direct sunlight. Plenty of light encourages healthy growth and improves the likelihood of flowering. It can tolerate somewhat lower light, but growth may become considerably slower.
Allow the upper portion of the potting mix to dry thoroughly between waterings, then water deeply and allow all excess water to drain. Its thick, succulent-like leaves store moisture, making it relatively tolerant of brief periods of dryness. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet or waterlogged.
Use a chunky, airy and well-draining potting mix in a container with drainage. A mixture containing orchid bark, perlite or pumice, and coco coir or quality houseplant soil works well. Excellent drainage and airflow around the roots help reduce the risk of rot.
Hoya Kerrii Jade prefers warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity. It adapts well to average household humidity, although additional humidity can encourage healthy new growth. Good airflow is beneficial, particularly in more humid environments.
This Hoya develops a climbing and vining growth habit, although it can be quite slow to establish. Once actively growing, its vines can become long and benefit from a trellis or other support. Mature plants can produce rounded clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers. Avoid removing the flower peduncles after blooming, as Hoyas can flower repeatedly from the same structures.
Single heart-shaped Hoya Kerrii leaves are frequently sold as novelty plants. A single rooted leaf without a viable piece of stem and node may remain alive for years but usually cannot develop into a full vine. A growing Hoya Kerrii plant requires viable stem tissue containing a node capable of producing new shoots.
Pet Safety
Hoya Kerrii Jade is generally considered pet-friendly and non-toxic to cats and dogs. As with any houseplant, consuming large amounts of plant material may still cause mild digestive upset, so discouraging pets from chewing on the foliage is recommended.
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