Hoya kerrii 'Splash' Ø10.5cm

Hoya kerrii 'Splash' is a spectacular variety of the 'Sweetheart Plant' with thick cordate leaves and a distinctive silvery pattern on the dark green base. A slow-growing climbing-trailing epiphyte from Southeast Asia that easily wins a place in any home - and a lovely choice for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike. Care instructions Hoya kerrii 'Splash' is one of the most tolerant Hoya, but to maintain its silvery pattern and to bloom, it needs proper care: Light: Bright indirect light, essential for the silvery pattern and flowering. Under too low light, the silvery pattern appears less pronounced on new leaves (the plant produces more chlorophyll for efficient photosynthesis). Tolerates gentle morning sun, but avoid direct midday sun which can fade the leaves. Best exposure: 1-2 meters from east/west-facing window or filtered south-facing. Watering: Very rarely - substrate must dry completely between waterings. Thick succulent leaves retain a lot of water, plant tolerates short dry periods. Summer water every 10-14 days, winter every 21-30 days. Overwatering is the main cause of Hoya kerrii death - soaked substrate quickly leads to rotting of sensitive roots. Humidity: 40-60% optimal. Hoya kerrii is one of the most tolerant Hoya to low humidity, due to its succulent leaves. Tolerates dry air from heated apartments better than many other indoor plants. Substrate: Very aerated, with excellent drainage. Orchid/cactus mix: universal substrate (30%), perlite (30%), fine pine bark (25%), coarse sand (10%), activated charcoal (5%). pH 5.5-6.5. Absolutely essential drainage. Temperature: 18-30°C optimal, minimum 15°C. Below 12°C the plant enters dormancy and may drop leaves. Hoya kerrii tolerates higher temperatures than many other Hoya, suitable for heated spaces in summer. Fertilizing: Orchid or cactus fertilizer, diluted to half, monthly in growing season. Don't fertilize in winter. Excess nitrogen can reduce silvery pattern - prefer balanced or slightly nitrogen-poor. Repotting: Very rarely - every 4-5 years or when roots fully fill the pot. Hoya kerrii prefers very cramped pots, which stimulates flowering. Important pruning: DO NOT cut floral peduncles (stems that bore flowers) - Hoya forms new flowers on the same peduncles year after year. Only remove dry leaves. Common problems: Leaves without silvery pattern = insufficient light. Wrinkled leaves = extreme dehydration. Yellowed and soft leaves = overwatering (urgent action: remove from substrate, let dry, replant in dry substrate). Spider mites appear in very dry air - check weekly. Specifications Pot diameter: 10.5 cm Total height (incl. pot): 12 cm Flowering stage: No flowers