The Hoya Heart plant (Hoya Kerrii) is a whimsical succulent vine with romantically heart shaped leaves
Give this plant to your bestie beginner plant friend as a fun way to say "I love you"
Hoyas cannot tolerate water logged soil compacted around the rootsA mix of potting soil, succulent soil mix and orchid soil mix will keep the roots happiest
This Hoya will tolerate being root bound better than a roomy pot with too much soil
These plants enjoy a pot that breathes and keeps their feet dry
The Hoyas enjoys strong indirect light
It also appreciates direct light from a south or west facing window for four to six hours a day
Just watch high heat conditions
Hoya plants need to dry out between waterings, but the roots need hydrating too
For this reason, use a moisture meter and water when the root zone is almost or lightly in the dry zone
Hoyas need humidity of 60 to 70% or more to be happy
Set the container on a pebble tray with water under the pot
You can also provide a humidifier to this tropical plant for best growth and happiness
Apply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer
Alternately you can use a slow release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season
Keep this plant at a low of 50 Degrees F. to upward of 85 Degrees F.It enjoys warmth and humidity
This plant grows flowers on umbels in clustersThe flowers are star shaped, small and fuzzy, and can vary in color
If your plant is not flowering move it to better light and fertilize it if it is otherwise healthy
Hoyas can be attacked by pests because the Hoya releases nectarSpider mites, mealy bugs, scale, thrips and whitefly are the most common houseplant pests you will see
This plant is pet safe, and Hoya plants filter toxins out of the air in your home or office