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Hoya kerrii 'Albomarginata'
| Apocynaceae |
| Sweetheart Hoya, Valentine Hoya, Wax Hearts, 心叶球兰 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division |
Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
| Plant Growth Form |
Climber, Vine & Liana |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) |
Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution |
Of horticultural origin |
| Preferred Climate Zone |
Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status 1 |
Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form |
It is a woody vine with succulent leaves. |
| Foliage |
Its opposite leaves are heart-shaped with a dent at the distal end. Leaves are green with irregular creamy edges. |
| Flowers |
The individual flower is round, white with reddish-brown center. Flowers are closely arranged, forming a ball-like cluster. |
| Cultivation |
This Hoya is easy to take care of. It grows well under bright indirect sunlight besides window. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features |
Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers) |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance |
Easy to Grow, Dry Soils / Drought |
| Landscape Uses |
Container Planting, Hanging Basket, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
| Usage Hazard - Cons |
Irritant - Sap |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) |
Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference |
Semi-Shade |
| Water Preference |
Little Water |
| Propagation Method |
Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention |
Evergreen |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) |
Green, Cream / Off-White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) |
Thick |
| Foliar Type |
Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) |
Cream / Off-White |
| Flower Grouping |
Cluster / Inflorescence |
Others
| Master ID |
119 |
| Species ID |
1415 |
Species record last updated on: 16 May 2019.
