Hoya Kerrii Plant

₹150.00

Hoya kerrii, popularly known as the Sweetheart Plant or Heart Leaf Plant, is a charming ornamental vine loved for its thick, heart-shaped leaves. Belonging to the wax plant family (Hoya), it is one of the most popular indoor plants for gifting and home décor. The plant features fleshy, succulent-like leaves that are naturally shaped like hearts, symbolizing love and positivity. It is often sold as a single leaf in a small pot, but when grown as a vine, it develops multiple heart-shaped leaves along trailing stems. When mature, the Hoya kerrii plant produces clusters of small, star-shaped, waxy flowers with a mild fragrance, adding extra beauty to the plant.Botanical Name: Hoya kerrii,Family: Apocynaceae,Native Country/Region: Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.