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Hoya kerrii 'Albomarginata'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Sweetheart Hoya, Valentine Hoya, Wax Hearts, 心叶球兰 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a woody vine with succulent leaves. |
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| 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) |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Drought Tolerant |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| 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 |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 119 |
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| Species ID | 1415 |
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