{"product_id":"hoya-kerrii","title":"Hoya kerrii - heart-shaped leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii, also known as the sweetheart plant or the wax flower with heart-shaped leaves, is a climbing species valued for its thick, fleshy leaves and vining habit. It is a Hoya with decorative foliage, suitable for growing on a support or in a hanging pot as the stems elongate. The waxy flowers are especially fragrant at night and may produce abundant nectar, while their appearance changes slightly as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName and identification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted name.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHoya kerrii\u003c\/em\u003e Craib\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003ekerrii\u003c\/em\u003e (Craib) Costantin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetheart Hoya, Valentine Hoya, Sweetheart Plant\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malaya, Thailand and Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name was published by William Grant Craib in 1911 and honors Arthur Francis George Kerr, a botanist and collector who studied the flora of Thailand and Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are simple, opposite, thick and fleshy, with a distinctive heart shape. The plant produces climbing stems that can grow on a support or be left to trail from a hanging pot. The stems may temporarily remain leafless, then continue growing with new leaves or flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoya kerrii is recognized as a \"cactus hoya\"—the plant does well with infrequent watering and medium to low atmospheric humidity, and it is easy to bring into flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small, waxy flowers are grouped in umbels and range from pale pink to cream, with a brick-red or burgundy center. The shades may develop golden tones as the flowers mature and produce nectar. The fragrance is most noticeable at night. The reddish-brown nectar may drip and stain textiles or surfaces located directly beneath the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-hoya-anthurium\"\u003eprofessional 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\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"without flowers - 12 cm pot","offer_id":41090318106822,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Hoya_kerrii_flowers.jpg?v=1768502857","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-pt\/products\/hoya-kerrii","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}