Meet the plant
A living heart in a little pot
Hoya kerrii · also known as Sweetheart hoya, Hoya heart, lucky heart, Valentine hoya
Native to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and surrounds)
A single, rooted heart-shaped leaf of Hoya kerrii. Without a stem node it can't grow a vine, so it stays one living heart for a long time.
- A single rooted heart-shaped leaf: a sweet, low-cost gift that lasts far longer than flowers.
- Almost no effort: bright indirect light and a little water once the soil is dry.
- Honest heads-up: it stays a single leaf and won't grow into a full plant.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright, indirect light on a windowsill or desk, out of harsh afternoon sun.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- Sparingly, when dry
- Humidity
- Average is fine
- Temperature
- 16 to 28°C
- Soil
- Chunky, airy mix
- Feeding
- Not needed
- Growth
- Stays one leaf
- Outdoors
- Indoors only
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright, indirect light as soon as it arrives.
- Water lightly only once the soil is completely dry. Overwatering is the main way to lose it.
- Keep it in its small pot: it doesn't need repotting or feeding.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Leaf going soft or yellowToo much water. Let the soil dry right out before watering again.
- Leaf wrinklingThirsty: give it a small drink.
- No new growthThat's expected: a single leaf without a node won't grow a vine.
Questions
Good to know
Will it grow into a full plant?
Will it grow into a full plant?
No. This is a rooted leaf only, and a full plant will not grow from it. For a growing vine, choose our Hoya kerrii rooted cutting or potted plant.
What exactly will I receive?
What exactly will I receive?
One rooted heart-shaped leaf in a small pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
How long will it last?
How long will it last?
With bright light and very little water, a rooted leaf can stay healthy for years.
Packed to arrive alive
4.94 out of 5 from 1114 reviews
We ship living plants across South Africa every week. This is what our customers say when the box arrives.
Our unboxing test: a plant box after a rough courier trip
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★★★★★
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