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How to Grow and Care for Sweetheart plant

Sweetheart plant, also known as Lucky-heart, Valentine hoya, Heart Leaf Hoya, Wax Hearts, Heart-shaped Hoya

Sweetheart plant is a succulent-like plant known for heart-shaped leaves and low maintenance requirements, making it a popular choice for beginners. A key special care point is to avoid overwatering by allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Consistent, bright indirect light without direct sun exposure will keep sweetheart plant thriving. Sweetheart plant's easy care level is due to its resilience and adaptability in typical household conditions.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Sweetheart plant

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	11

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Sweetheart plant boasts a distinct appearance with its thick, fleshly leaves that tenderly curve into the shape of a heart. These succulent leaves emerge from a hardy, woody stem, which can exhibit a twining habit as it grows. Typical of epiphytes, sweetheart plant extends aerial roots which anchor onto support structures, often seen when it occupies the limbs and trunks of larger plants in its growth environment.