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The tiny and cute Variegated Hoya Heart (Hoya kerrii) is a unique, single-leaf, otherwise vining Hoya kerrii variety, deep green in the middle, with butter-yellow stripes on the sides. It retains its adorable heart shape and doesn’t grow any further leaves. Typically, Hoya kerrii is a vining, heart-shaped, flowering hoya plant, but when grown from a leaf cutting, it stays compact and looks like a tiny green heart. Hoya Kerrii Variegated is a succulent, known as Hoya Heart, Lucky Heart Plant, Sweetheart Plant, and Valentine Hoya.
This tropical plant is native to Asia and grows in China, Cambodia, and Java. The delightful single-leaf Variegated Hoya Heart plant is ideal for desktops and shelves, growing only 6 inches tall. It can also be grown as a porch plant in USDA Hardiness Zone 11. A Hoya Heart Leaf will usually not be as long-lived as a Hoya vine, which often lives for up to 30 years, but if given the proper care, these lovely heart-shaped plants will remain fresh and green. Hoya Kerrii Heart needs plenty of bright sunlight but is otherwise easy to care for. In addition, cat or dog owners should know this little gem is entirely safe for pets.
The Heart Leaf Hoya symbolizes love and devotion - a love letter from nature; no wonder these charming plants make the perfect gift for significant others.
If you’re looking for larger hoya plants, consider getting the speckled Hoya Pubicalyx Splash or the whimsical Hindu Hoya Rope Plant - beautiful trailing vines with fragrant flowers.
It’s not difficult to care for the Variegated Kerrii Hoya. Follow these Hoya Kerrii Variegated care tips to help your Hoya Heart thrive.
As a semi-succulent, the Hoya Kerrii Heart Variegated plant stores water in its leaves, and this single-leaf variety stores all of it in its one available leaf. Its root system isn’t large enough to absorb too much water, and overwatering can lead to root rot. So water sparingly and only when the top soil layer is dry. Decrease watering in winter.
The Variegated Heart Hoya will thrive in average indoor humidity (about 40%). Still, if your indoor air tends to dry, provide a pebble-filled tray to increase humidity around this cute small plant.
Your Hoya Kerrii Variegated plant prefers bright, indirect light. This Hoya Heart is variegated, and its bright greens and yellows will stand out better if it receives sufficient light. That said, this easy-care plant can also tolerate medium light. Keep this adorable indoor plant in warm, comfortable temperatures, approximately 60℉ to 80℉. If you’re growing it outdoors, bring it inside if the temperature falls below 50°F.
The Variegated Heart Leaf Hoya needs well-draining soil. Use a succulent soil mix or add perlite or sand to enhance drainage. While a vining Hoya Kerrii needs repotting every 3 years, the single-leaf Hoya will likely stay the same size without growing any larger, so simply replenish the soil. The Hoya Heart doesn’t need frequent fertilizing. It’s enough to feed with a succulent fertilizer twice during the growing season.
Hoya kerrii is easy to propagate via division in spring or by planting a branch with roots. However, you can’t propagate a single-leaf Hoya Heart like a vining Hoya kerrii. Because it has been rooted as a leaf without nodes, it cannot develop any stems or grow new leaves.
Hoya Hearts are extremely low-maintenance since they do not require pruning or trimming. Just wipe your Hoya Sweetheart Variegated plant with a slightly damp cloth occasionally to remove dust. Overwatering and the resulting root rot are the most common issues to watch out for.
The miniature Hoya Heart succulent will fit on any desk or shelf, reminding you of its powerful message of love and affection with its charming heart shape.
Combine your Variegated Sweetheart Hoya with other small plants to create a tiny desktop garden.
Other beautiful heart-shaped plants that will fit perfectly on your desk or shelf include:
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