{"product_id":"hoya-kerrii-big-leaves","title":"Hoya kerrii 'Big Leaves' - heart-shaped leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoya kerrii 'Big Leaves'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cultivar with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves that are rounder and larger than the typical form. It has a vining habit. Under good growing conditions, it produces umbels of fragrant, waxy, cream-brick-golden flowers with abundant nectar. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions. Care is easy, and the plant grows steadily. The heart-shaped leaves are larger and fleshier than those of the standard form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage and growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are simple, opposite, thick and fleshy, with a cordate shape. The leaves in this batch are rounder and may become noticeably larger than those of the typical form. The background is green, with a subtle silver splash along the edge. Some leaves may have variegation or mechanical damage. Each specimen is unique, both in leaf count and development. The stems are succulent, with a vining habit. The height, including the pot, is 20-25 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoya kerrii\u003c\/em\u003e is known as a \"cactus hoya\"—the plant does well with infrequent watering and average or low atmospheric humidity, and it is easy to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small, waxy flowers appear in umbels and have cream, brick-red and golden tones, with a red or purplish-red corona. The color changes as the flower matures and produces nectar; the season and growing conditions may influence the shade. The nectar can be abundant and may drip. The gallery combines umbels from flowering plants with foliage from the batch. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The accepted botanical name is \u003cem\u003eHoya kerrii\u003c\/em\u003e Craib, Bull. Misc. Inform. The name honors Arthur Francis George Kerr. Native range: Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malaya, Thailand and Vietnam. It was not published in 1810; 1810 is the year of the genus \u003cem\u003eHoya\u003c\/em\u003e, not of this species. 'Big Leaves' is a horticultural descriptor for the larger leaves. Common names: heart-shaped hoya, valentine hoya, Sweetheart plant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-hoya-anthurium\"\u003ethe professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation and flowering, read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/blogs\/plant-care\/specii-hoya\"\u003ecomplete Hoya care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"without flowers (pot 9 cm)","offer_id":41089864007878,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/38885.jpg?v=1749798788","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-nl\/products\/hoya-kerrii-big-leaves","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}