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But this adorable houseplant is actually a vine and, contrary to popular belief, the sweetheart Hoya isn’t a succulent. Learn know to care for your Hoya heart properly.
Treat it like a succulent and give it a spot on the sunniest windowsill you have to offer! Just be sure to acclimate it slowly if it came from a dimly lit plant store, just to avoid the risk of shocking it.
You can water your heart Hoya once its soil has gone almost fully dry. It’ll usually need a drink once or twice a week in summer and every two weeks or so in winter.
Because it’s a succulent-like epiphyte, Hoya kerrii really doesn’t appreciate its roots being choked in dense, wet soil. Instead, you should plant it in a light medium that allows excess water to drain easily, as well as the formation of plenty of air pockets.
Slow growers like this one don’t require too much fertilizer to thrive. In fact, as with watering, it’s better to underfertilize than overdo it! Excess nutrients can damage your Hoya kerrii’s roots.
As with the majority of houseplants, you don’t really have to do any pruning on your Hoya kerrii. Just remove any dead foliage and you’re good to go. You may have to reattach new growth regularly if you use a trellis though.
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