Hoya Kerri Heart Outer Variegated

🌿 Hoya Kerrii ‘Outer Variegated’ Overview

Hoya Kerrii ‘Outer Variegated’ is a beautiful and highly collectible Hoya prized for its thick, heart-shaped leaves and creamy outer variegation. Often called the “Sweetheart Hoya,” this charming plant is perfect for collectors and gift-giving alike thanks to its unique foliage and slow-growing, vining habit.

✨ Appearance

• Thick, heart-shaped succulent leaves
• Green centers with creamy-white to yellow outer variegation
• Thick, waxy foliage
• Slow-growing, trailing to climbing vines when mature
• Leaves typically 2–4 inches wide
• Produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers on mature plants

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light
• Strong indirect light helps maintain variegation
• Can tolerate some gentle morning sun
• Avoid harsh direct sun

💧 Water

• Allow soil to dry mostly between waterings
• Drought-tolerant due to thick succulent leaves
• Avoid overwatering or soggy soil

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 65–85°F
• Prefers moderate humidity
• Protect from temperatures below 55°F

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining, airy mix
  • Potting soil
  • Orchid bark
  • Perlite or pumice
• Good airflow around roots is important

🌿 Growth & Care

• Slow grower
• Great for shelves, hanging baskets, or trellises as it matures
• Propagates from node cuttings
• Single-leaf “heart” plants may not vine without a node

🐾 Pet Safety

• Generally considered non-toxic to pets

💚 Why Collectors Love It

• Adorable heart-shaped foliage
• Beautiful creamy outer variegation
• Perfect gift plant or collector piece
• Charming trailing growth as it matures 🌿