Hoya Kerrii 'variegata'

Hoya Kerrii 'variegata' Care

Hoya Kerrii 'variegata'

Other names: Ariegated Heart Hoya

What is the plant

Hoya kerrii 'Variegata' is a slow-growing, semi-succulent plant with variegated heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are bright green with creamy-yellow or white margins and emerge on vining stems that grow up to 13 feet (4 m) long. They are up to 4 inches (10 cm) long, up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide, and up 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) thick. Flowers are small, star-shaped, and creamy-white with pink to rose-purple centers. They are produced in clusters along the stems.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The watering needs of this plant are low.
Fertilizer
Hoyas really don't need a lot of fertilizer because they grow pretty slowly, especially the variegated Hoya kerrii.
Sunlight
If you have a variegated Hoya kerrii, like the one below, these require more light than the plain green ones.

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Soil
Sweetheart Hoya plants need loose, quickly-draining soil to thrive.
Temperature
In terms of temperature, the Hoya kerrii can withstand temperatures as low as 50° F, but the ideal temperature for the plant to thrive indoors is between 65 and 80° F. Make sure that you keep the plant away from air conditioning and heat vents.
Container
It's a cinch—all you need is a container (a planter in true gardener speak), potting soil, some plants and you're ready to go.

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Additional
They all produce a milky sap laden with latex and are considered poisonous. So, anyone with an allergy to latex should avoid handling the plant if it is damaged. Hoya Kerrii is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs (aspca.org), but anyway it is recommended to keep your pets away from this plant.
Popularity
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