Plant Description

Descrption

Hoya kerrii ‘Variegata’, commonly known as the Variegated Sweetheart Hoya, is a slow-growing succulent vine prized for its thick heart-shaped leaves edged or splashed with creamy white and yellow variegation. More unusual than the standard Sweetheart Hoya, it's a beautiful collector's plant that brings colour and character to bright indoor spaces.

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Plant Care

Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.

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Light

Bright Light

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Water

Low watering. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Thick leaves store water, so it's far better to underwater than overwater.

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Soil

Free-draining houseplant compost with added orchid bark, perlite, or grit for excellent drainage.

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Repot

Repot every 2–3 years in spring or when rootbound. Move up one pot size only. Hoyas are happiest when slightly snug in their pots.

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Humidity

Medium

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Difficulty

Beginner

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Pet Friendly

Yes

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Air Purifying

Yes

💡 Joe's Top Tip

Give it plenty of bright indirect light and don't be tempted to overwater. If you have a mature flowering plant, avoid removing the old flower spurs, as new flowers grow from the same spots each year.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Most people damage this plant by overwatering or expecting a single-leaf cutting to grow into a vine. Many single-heart plants have no growing node and remain as one leaf for years.

📅 When To Come Back To Us

Bring it back (or a photo) in 8–12 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • A health check • Help encouraging growth or flowering

🌿 Plant Fact

Mature Sweetheart Hoyas produce clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that look as though they're made from porcelain or wax, giving Hoyas their nickname of "Wax Plants."

🌍 Country Of Origin

Southeast Asia