Hoya kerrii 'Big Leaves' - heart-shaped leaves

Hoya kerrii 'Big Leaves' is a cultivar with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves that are rounder and larger than the typical form. It has a vining habit. Under good growing conditions, it produces umbels of fragrant, waxy, cream-brick-golden flowers with abundant nectar. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions. Care is easy, and the plant grows steadily. The heart-shaped leaves are larger and fleshier than those of the standard form.

Foliage and growth. The leaves are simple, opposite, thick and fleshy, with a cordate shape. The leaves in this batch are rounder and may become noticeably larger than those of the typical form. The background is green, with a subtle silver splash along the edge. Some leaves may have variegation or mechanical damage. Each specimen is unique, both in leaf count and development. The stems are succulent, with a vining habit. The height, including the pot, is 20-25 cm.

Hoya kerrii is known as a "cactus hoya"—the plant does well with infrequent watering and average or low atmospheric humidity, and it is easy to flower.

Flowers and fragrance. The small, waxy flowers appear in umbels and have cream, brick-red and golden tones, with a red or purplish-red corona. The color changes as the flower matures and produces nectar; the season and growing conditions may influence the shade. The nectar can be abundant and may drip. The gallery combines umbels from flowering plants with foliage from the batch. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity and growing conditions.

Identity. The accepted botanical name is Hoya kerrii Craib, Bull. Misc. Inform. The name honors Arthur Francis George Kerr. Native range: Cambodia, Java, Laos, Malaya, Thailand and Vietnam. It was not published in 1810; 1810 is the year of the genus Hoya, not of this species. 'Big Leaves' is a horticultural descriptor for the larger leaves. Common names: heart-shaped hoya, valentine hoya, Sweetheart plant.

The decorative pot is not included in the price.

Substrate: use an airy, well-draining mix suitable for epiphytic species. We recommend the professional substrate for Hoya and Anthurium - SG Mix.

For complete recommendations on light, watering, substrate, fertilization, propagation and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.