Your Hoya Kerrii should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Apocynaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
Hoya Kerrii – How to repot for best results
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Hoya Kerrii, just like you would repot your Heartleaf Philodendron as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Hoya Kerrii loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Hoya Kerrii by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Hoya Kerrii is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Hoya Kerrii
Patience is key when extracting your Hoya Kerrii from the pot. Depending on the age of the Hoya Kerrii, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Hoya Kerrii for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Hoya Kerrii from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well-draining soil and allow your Hoya Kerrii to flourish.
How to nurture your Hoya Kerrii
Read on for some additional information on the care of Hoya Kerrii.
General care for repotting Hoya Kerrii
Hoya Kerrii is from the family of Apocynaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Houseplant which is benign once mature.
What other names does Hoya Kerrii have?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Hoya Kerrii? You may have come across Hoya Kerrii Hoya kerrii or Hoya kerrii in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Haworthia Cooperi. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Heather?
When can you expect your repotted Hoya Kerrii to bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Hoya Kerrii flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Pink, white blooms in the Spring, summer time and enjoy seeing your Hoya Kerrii grow up before these months to around 13 ft. long. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Heliconia instead.
Hoya Kerrii: taking care of your green companion after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Hoya Kerrii grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 11 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Asia).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 13 ft. long. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Hoya Kerrii reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full exposure.
Should you keep your repotted Hoya Kerrii inside or outside?
Whether Hoya Kerrii is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Hoya Kerrii from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Asia. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 11 (USDA)