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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 |
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Master ID |
119 |
Species ID |
1415 |
Species record last updated on: 16 May 2019.