Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Hoya

Species: kerrii

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000835

Common name: Hoya hearts

English name: Sweetheart. Valentine hoya

Native: Southeast Asia

Country: Southeast Asia

(PGR): Rare

Climbing plant grow up to 2-3 m high,  woody stem leaves succulent thick and heart-shaped with opposite leaf arrangement (5 - 15 cm long) The petiole (1 - 25 cm long, 03 cm wide) is connected to the pointed part of the heart shape flowers white,  fragrant, star shaped

 This slow-growing species is a popular indoor plant. It is placed on window sills, in hanging baskets or trained against small trellises. Children may enjoy growing this species, because it has heart-shaped leaves and is easy to grow. In addition, the green leaves may be decorated by painting designs on the leaf surface..

Hoya obovata var kerrii (Craib) Costantin

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Texture: Fertile Heavy clay Mildly acidic soils Sandy

Fertility: High

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Medium Water

Climates: Tropical

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Cuttings

Flowering time: Summer

Zone: 10 : 11

pH range: 5.5- 7.0

Status: Rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Climber Epiphyte

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Landscape Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Evergreen

pH: Mild acid Neutral