California Tropicals

Hoya Kerrii

$22.99

I would say that this is a misunderstood plant that a lot of people complain about, but I'm here to set the record straight. Those little heart-shaped leaves you see around Valentine's Day, peeking out from some depressing glued-down gravel in which the Hoya Kerrii has been grown in, may never actually grow. 

I think it's quite unfortunate, as this is virtually the only way this plant is ever offered in stores. If you can find a plant that has at least two leaves, I would grab it. Hoya Kerrii enjoys some direct sun indoors but is good at retaining its shape in less than ideal light levels. Like any succulent, be careful not to overwater it, especially when it's not in active growth. 

I like to let the leaves get a little soft in the winter before watering. If you play your cards right, it will give you absurdly delicious smelling flowers; I liken it to eggnog, a creamy spicy scent. Unfortunately, mid-summer is the wrong time to crave eggnog, which is when this blooms for me.