Hoya kerrii 'Big Leaves' - (6cm pot)

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 growth habit. Under good growing conditions, it produces umbels of fragrant, waxy, cream, caramel and golden flowers with abundant nectar. Flowering depends on the plant's maturity and growing conditions. Care is simple, and the plant grows steadily. The heart-shaped leaves are large and fleshy, with a pleasant glossy sheen.

Foliage. The leaves are simple, opposite, thick and fleshy, with a cordate shape. The blades in this lot are rounder and may become noticeably larger than those of the typical form. The background is green, with a subtle silver splash along the margins, and this is not an 'Albomarginata' selection. Some blades may have discoloration or mechanical damage. The stems are succulent, with a vining growth habit.

Hoya kerrii is known as a "cactus hoya"—the plant does well with infrequent watering and medium to low atmospheric humidity, and it is easy to bring into 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 for this lot shows the foliage, not the flowers. 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 shape hoya, valentine hoya, Sweetheart plant.

The decorative pot is not included in the price.

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

For complete recommendations on light, watering, growing medium, fertilizing, propagation and flowering, read the complete Hoya care guide.