Hoya Kerrii Care Guide

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I live in the Sonoran Desert where all my Hoyas do well despite the dryness and heat.

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Slow to moderate. My 3 other Hoyas (all of the H. carnosas) grow faster. If you have a single leaf growing in a small pot, don’t expect any growth.

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A Sweetheart Hoya needs bright, natural light to do its best. Mine sits on a floating shelf in my kitchen next to a sliding glass door with an east exposure.

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If you’re in a less sunny climate then a south or west exposure is fine. Just keep it out of hot, sunny windows and direct afternoon sun otherwise your Hoya will burn.

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I water my Sweetheart Hoya when it dries out. Hoyas are succulent-like with those fleshy, waxy leaves. In the summer mine gets watered every 7 – 9 days. In the winter I water it every 14 – 21 days.

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If your home is comfortable for you, it’ll be so for your houseplants too. Just be sure to keep your Hoya Kerrii away from any cold drafts as well as air conditioning or heating vents.

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Hoyas are native to tropical Southeast Asia, a humid climate. Despite this, they do just fine in our homes which tend to have dry air. Here in hot, dry Tucson mine is growing beautifully.

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If yours has flowered, don’t prune off too many of the short stalks from which the flowers emerge. That’s what they bloom off of next season.

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More On Sweetheart Hoya Plant Care

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