Light
Bright indirect light
AtHomeGrower Plant Facts
Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii
A slow-growing hoya with thick heart-shaped leaves that works well as a small gift plant or bright shelf accent.
Soil mixture
Well-draining indoor potting mix
Soil moisture
Let soil dry between watering
Fertilizer
Feed lightly during active growth and reduce or stop feeding when growth slows.
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves and rotate the pot for even growth.
Air-purifying category
Sweetheart Hoya is included in the AtHomeGrower air-purifying category as an indoor air-quality friendly plant. Use it as a living décor and humidity/foliage choice, not as a replacement for ventilation, filtration, or safe cleaning practices.
Plant Diagnoser notes
Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.
Fill My Space tags
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