String of Hearts - Ceropegia woodii

Ceropegia woodii - String of Hearts

Love will definitely be in the air with this charming, trailing semi-succulent vine.

Ceropegia woodii ssp. Woodii has small heart shaped leaves with a delightful green lace pattern that grow in opposite pairs along a trailing vine. The pinkish-purple undersides of the leaves and stems add a romantic hue.

Also known as Rosary Vine or Chain of Hearts, Ceropegia woodii is not truly a succulent, but it does store water in its stems and plant care is very similar to that of a succulent. String of Hearts is extremely easy to look after and very tolerant of neglect. It is a perfect plant for hanging baskets.

Light: Bright light, including some direct early morning or evening sunlight, will enhance the color.

Water: Drought tolerant, but for best results keep the soil lightly moist. Water sparingly in winter. Do not over-water.

Temperature: Normal room temperature anywhere between 18-24°C. Protect from draughts.

Humidity: Will enjoy raised humidity levels but most of the time they are happy in normal household conditions.

Feed: A weak solution of balanced fertilizer once a month during summer.

Care Tips: Trim back some of the vines if they become too straggly.

Height and Growth Rate: Ultimate height 10cm with trailing stems up to 2 meters. Relatively fast growing.

Toxicity: Not known to be toxic, however keep away from animals to be on the safe side.

Plants might have slight variations in color, texture, finish, and size. You can expect there will be some differences from what is displayed on our website because you are choosing a one-of-a-kind piece from our mother nature.

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