Plant Care Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Taxonomy

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'
Hoya
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

💦 Water

How often to water your Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Water needs for Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'
0.5 cups
every 12

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.


🪴 Soil

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


❄️ Dormancy

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!


🌎 Native Region

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart' is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'

Hoya verticillata 'Silver Heart'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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