Hoya Kerrii ‘Heart’ Variegated Sweetheart Plant

Heart-shaped leaves edged in creamy yellow-gold variegation — every single leaf a little work of art, and one of the easiest Hoyas to keep happy.

The Hoya Kerrii is already one of the most charming plants in existence — perfectly heart-shaped leaves that look like they were designed by someone deeply in love with plants. The variegated version takes it further: each waxy leaf is edged in creamy yellow-gold, making every heart a little work of art. It trails, it vines, it occasionally blooms tiny porcelain umbrella flowers, and it's genuinely one of the easiest Hoyas to keep happy.

What I love about it

The variegated Sweetheart Hoya is the plant that makes people smile the moment they see it. The heart-shaped leaves are genuinely delightful, and the creamy yellow-gold edge on each one makes the variegated version feel extra special. New growth often flushes a warm yellow before the green fills in, which is a seasonal treat. It's slow-growing, which means it stays in scale for a long time, and it's beginner-friendly enough that it forgives the occasional missed watering. The perfect gift plant — and a genuinely beautiful addition to any collection.

Plant Care Tips

• ☀️ Light: Bright indirect light — keeps yellow variegation vivid and growth strong
• 💧 Water: Let soil dry out between waterings; semi-succulent roots hate sitting in water
• 💧 Humidity: Appreciates humidity but adapts well to average indoor conditions
• 🐾 Pet Safety: Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs
• 🪴 Difficulty: Beginner-friendly — slow-growing, long-lived, and endlessly lovable

Plant Specs

• Growth Habit: Trailing viner — beautiful in a hanging planter or cascading from a shelf
• Foliage: Heart-shaped waxy leaves with creamy yellow-gold variegated edge
• Blooms: Tiny porcelain umbrella-shaped flowers
• Growing Zone: 10–11 outdoors; houseplant in all zones

Bloom bold. Be cheeky.