Hoya Sweetheart Variegated - Lucky-Heart Wax Plant

Embrace charm and simplicity with the Hoya Sweetheart Variegated (Hoya kerrii), affectionately known as the Lucky-heart or Wax Plant. This delightful houseplant is instantly recognizable by its iconic heart-shaped leaves, making it an ideal symbol of affection or a unique decorative accent. This particular Variegated version adds an extra layer of appeal with a vibrant splash of yellow on each thick, waxy green leaf, highlighting its unique form. Native to tropical Asia, these plants thrive in warm conditions and are remarkably hardy. While its future vines are wood-like and its leaves are distinctly waxy, this single-leaf offering is a very slow grower, content to remain a captivating, ornamental piece rather than a needy houseplant. It's truly ideal as a novelty gift, bringing a touch of lasting green sentiment to any space.

Important Note

Hoya Sweetheart (Hoya kerrii) is generally considered non-toxic to pets and humans, making it a lovely and safe choice for homes with curious cats, dogs, or children.

Please note: The 4" plant offered is typically a single-leaf cutting and, as such, will not grow vines or become a trailing plant. It will remain a charming, singular heart-shaped leaf, making it a unique and low-maintenance ornamental piece.

Key Features

• Iconic Heart-Shaped Leaves: Features distinctive heart-shaped leaves, perfect as a symbol of love or a charming accent.
• Vibrant Variegation: Each leaf boasts a beautiful splash of yellow alongside its rich green, enhancing its visual appeal.
• Extremely Hardy & Slow Growing: This single-leaf offering is extremely hardy and a very slow grower, requiring minimal attention.
• Unique Novelty Gift: Ideal as a novelty gift for plant lovers, friends, or family, offering a unique and lasting sentiment.
• Ornamental & Low-Maintenance: More of an ornament than a needy houseplant, making it perfect for busy individuals or those new to plants.
• Thick, Waxy Leaves: The foliage is thick and waxy, giving it a sculptural quality and contributing to its drought tolerance.

Care Tips

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant variegation and encourage the best health. It can tolerate lower light, but growth will be even slower.
• Water: As a plant with succulent-like properties, allow the soil to dry out thoroughly between waterings. Its waxy leaves store water, making it drought tolerant. Overwatering is its biggest enemy.
• Humidity: Tolerates average household humidity levels.
• Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a succulent or orchid bark blend, to ensure proper aeration and drainage.
• Feeding: Fertilize sparingly, if at all. For a single-leaf cutting, feeding is rarely necessary. If you choose to, use a highly diluted liquid fertilizer (quarter strength) once or twice during the warmer growing months.
• Temperature: Thrives in average to warm room temperatures, ideally between 18-29°C (65-85°F). Protect from cold drafts.
• Growth: This single-leaf cutting will primarily remain a heart-shaped leaf for an extended period, slowly establishing roots. It typically does not vine.