SPECIMEN NO. #84
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Apocynaceae
Hoya kerrii
Common Name: Sweetheart Hoya
Sweetheart Hoya (Hoya kerrii) is a houseplant in the Apocynaceae family, native to BR. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 18 days, temperatures of 10–35°C, and about 25% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Heart Hoya.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA).
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 18 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 35°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
25% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3573959
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; Cambodia; China Southeast; China [I] (S-Guangdong [I]); Thailand; Laos; Camb...