
Hoya Kerrii, also known as the Sweetheart plant or Valentine Hoya, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly grown as a houseplant for its heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are generally thick and fleshy, ranging in color from bright green to variegated shades of green and white. Hoya Kerrii can grow as a vine or can be trained to grow as a bush. It produces small clusters of white, fragrant flowers in the summer. Hoya Kerrii is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It prefers to be kept in a warm environment and should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. The plant can be propagated from stem cuttings or by rooting a leaf. As a plant with heart-shaped leaves, Hoya Kerrii is often given as a gift on Valentine's Day or as a symbol of love and affection.