Ceropegia Woodii ~ String Of Hearts

Ceropegia Woodii ~ String Of HeartsString Of Hearts is a trailing evergreen succulent plant with delicate marbled heart shaped foliage on thin vines. The distinct vase like flowers bloom mostly in summer and fall. Best foliage color in bright direct light and dry to medium well drained soils. Type: Houseplant Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light. Watering Schedule: Water Once every 7 10 Days Growth Habit: Trailing Bloom Color: White Pink Soil Type: Cactus Soil Pet Friendly: Yes

String Of Hearts is a trailing evergreen succulent plant with delicate marbled heart-shaped foliage on thin vines. The distinct vase-like flowers bloom mostly in summer and fall.  Best foliage color in bright direct light and dry to medium well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE: Low maintenance. Allow the soil to be dry 2/3 of the way down in the pot between watering.  In winter months allow soil to dry completely between watering. fertilizer sparingly- once a month only during spring and summer.

PLANT NERD TIPS: If you notice brown spots on the column it is a sign its fighting a pest infestation.  If noticed remove the unhealthy parts using a sterilized knife, then provide the plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap until the infestation is gone.

How to know if underwatering: String of Hearts stores it water in its leaves, so watch if they begin to deflate or look soft or withered.

Overwatering shows with yellowing and/or leaf loss.  Be careful not overwater- String of Hearts is sensitive to overwatering and root rot.  When in doubt, let it drought. 

IMAGE: Engeser, Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii2, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.