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Hoya kerrii
Also Known As
- Porcelain Flower
- Sweethearts
- Valentine Hoya
- Wax Hearts
Plant type
cactus / succulent, vine
size
- H: 1'-10'
- W: 1'-10'
planting zones
- 11-12
Hoya kerrii plant details
Hoya kerrii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya kerrii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya kerrii
- USDA Zones: 11 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Hoya kerrii
Gardening facts about Hoya kerrii plant
How to Grow Hoya kerrii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- burgundy
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hoya for your garden
aka Hoya carnosa 'Picta', Hoya compacta 'Regalis', Hoya compacta 'Variegata', Hoya compacta variegata, Angel Rope, Hindu Rope, Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Variegated Hindu Rope, Variegated Indian Rope, Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional
aka Hoya carnosa 'Crispa', Hoya carnosa 'Hindu Rope', Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle Kurls', Hoya compacta, Angel Rope, Green Curls, Hindu Rope, Hindu Rope Plant, Indian Rope, Porcelain Flower
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 1'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 1'-12'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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