Description

Ceropegia woodii – String of Hearts

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.

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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.

 

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.