Sweetheart hoya
Hoya kerrii · Wax plants · Dogbane family
Also known as: Heart-leaf Hoya · Valentine Hoya
Easy10–200cmPet-friendly
Sweetheart hoya care at a glance
Sweetheart hoya (Hoya kerrii) needs little water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–27 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 18–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Sweetheart hoya
Possible pests on Sweetheart hoya include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Sweetheart hoya is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Spider mites Low
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Sweetheart hoya
- Which pests affect Sweetheart hoya?
- Possible pests on Sweetheart hoya include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Sweetheart hoya?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Sweetheart hoya toxic to cats and dogs?
- Sweetheart hoya is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Sweetheart hoya need?
- Sweetheart hoya has a low water requirement.
- What light does Sweetheart hoya need?
- Sweetheart hoya prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Sweetheart hoya frost-hardy?
- Sweetheart hoya is not frost-hardy.