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Hoya kerrii with runners 12cm

Name: Hoya kerrii with runners 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Hoyarunners12cm
Price: 18.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€18,00

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Epiphytic climber · Apocynaceae · Waxy foliage

Hoya kerrii

One heart was only the beginning 💚

Family: Apocynaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm

Apocynaceae
Heart-shaped leaves
With active runners
Climbing growth
Restrained watering

Hoya kerrii with growing runners turns the iconic heart-shaped leaf into a complete climbing plant, with nodes capable of producing repeated hearts at different heights.

Fleshy blades have a clean outline and store water, while the active tip needs time and loose support to organise the future silhouette.

What makes it distinctive

True nodes, active runners and repeated heart-shaped leaves distinguish this form from a single rooted leaf.

An active growing point

Runners carry nodes and a tip that allow the plant to continue true climbing growth.

Natural heart geometry

A deep basal notch and broad blade create the recognisable shape without artificial trimming.

Slow long-term development

A new tip may advance before its leaves and needs patience before filling its nodes.

Why you will love it: it does not stop at one symbolic heart; it is an active plant capable of climbing and building a whole sequence of fleshy leaves.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Give it a slim hoop or discreet trellis near a bright window and guide new stems loosely without tight ties. Natural wood, terracotta and dark ceramic emphasise its epiphytic character.

Plant pairings

Plants that set it off

Pair it with other epiphytes that enjoy aerated roots and bright filtered light while changing the foliage silhouette.

Ceropegia woodii — fine trailing movement and silver patterning that brightens the composition.
Scindapsus pictus — velvety silver-spotted leaves for a rich contrast of textures.
Hoya linearis — linear foliage that creates an airy counterpoint beside broader blades.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright filtered light. Gentle morning or late-afternoon sun after gradual acclimation.

Water

Water thoroughly once most of the mix has dried. Never leave water standing around the roots.

Atmosphere

Keep at 18–27°C with moderate to raised humidity and good airflow; protect below 15°C.

Pets

Hoyas are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, although species-specific data are limited for less-studied taxa. Discourage chewing.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Hoya Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionOsmocote Exact Mini (3-4M) 500grView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Bright filtered light

Place it near an east- or west-facing window or behind a sheer curtain. Ample light supports compact growth and potential flowering, but abrupt hot sun scorches foliage.

The watering cycle

Water evenly and let excess escape, then wait until most of the airy mix has dried. Fleshy tissues tolerate brief dryness better than permanent saturation.

Humidity with airflow

Moderate to raised humidity supports roots and new growth, especially in small pots. Gentle air circulation is essential so leaves and nodes do not stay continually wet.

Temperature and stem direction

Keep at 18–27°C and above 15°C. Let stems trail or guide them gently around a hoop without tight ties that damage the active tip.

An epiphytic substrate

Use a highly aerated Hoya mix with coarse components and immediate drainage. Repot infrequently and increase the container only slightly once the root ball has genuinely filled it.

Nutrition and repotting

Osmocote Exact Mini is a controlled-release feed designed for small pots. Apply it strictly at the label rate and do not combine it with frequent liquid feeding. If a new substrate is already enriched, wait until its initial nutrition has been used.

Botanical identityOrigin & taxonomic identityThe species, origin and cultivated selection

Accepted taxonomic identity

Hoya kerrii is an accepted species in the Apocynaceae. The product carries the natural species name and describes the sale form with active runners, not a separate cultivar.

Native range and growth habit

The species is native from Indo-China to western Malesia, where it grows as a climbing epiphyte or lithophyte in tropical environments.

A stem with a node versus a single leaf

A rooted H. kerrii leaf without stem tissue and an active node can survive for a long time without forming a vine. This product is explicitly sold ‘with runners’, indicating active vegetative growth.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who likes to look beyond the surface

Epiphytic roots need oxygen

Hoyas often evolved on trunks or rocks where water and air alternate quickly, explaining their need for a coarse, aerated mix.

Corolla and corona are separate structures

The waxy flower typically has a five-part corolla and a second star-shaped corona in the centre, creating its characteristic double geometry.

Pollen travels in compact packets

As in many Apocynaceae, pollen is organised into pollinia joined in a specialised pollinarium rather than released as loose dust.

The heart is one blade, not two fused leaves

The shape comes from the broad blade base and deep notch where it meets the petiole. Symmetry varies naturally from leaf to leaf.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.

01 Why does the new runner not have hearts yet?

The tip often lengthens first and leaves develop later at the nodes. Provide bright filtered light, warmth and stable care without overwatering.

02 When exactly should I water?

Check deep in the mix and feel the pot's weight. Water when most of the substrate is dry and the container is noticeably lighter, then drain completely.

03 Why is a heart-shaped leaf becoming soft?

If the mix is dry, stored water may have been used. If it has stayed wet for days, check roots: saturation damage can also cause loss of firmness.

04 Why is it not flowering?

Flowering depends on maturity, light intensity, stable care and species. Increase bright filtered light gradually and avoid overfeeding; a young plant may simply need time.

05 Should old flower spurs be cut off?

Not while they remain alive. Many Hoyas bloom again from the same persistent peduncle, so remove only tissue that is dry or clearly damaged.

06 Is it safe for cats and dogs?

Commonly grown Hoyas are generally listed as non-toxic, but equally detailed evidence is not available for every uncommon species or cultivar. Keep the plant from habitual chewing because a large amount of any plant material can still cause stomach upset.

Hoya kerrii with runners 12cm

Hoya kerrii with runners 12cm

What makes it distinctive

An active growing point

Natural heart geometry

Slow long-term development

Where it looks its best

Plants that set it off

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Bright filtered light

The watering cycle

Humidity with airflow

Temperature and stem direction

An epiphytic substrate

Nutrition and repotting

Accepted taxonomic identity

Native range and growth habit

A stem with a node versus a single leaf

Epiphytic roots need oxygen

Corolla and corona are separate structures

Pollen travels in compact packets

The heart is one blade, not two fused leaves

Frequently asked questions

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We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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