String of hearts
Ceropegia woodii · Family Apocynaceae
Also known as: rosary vine, ceropegia woodii, chain of hearts
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
A hanging pot or high shelf near a bright window.
Light
Bright indirect light. Low light leads to sparse trails.
Watering
Let the compost dry out between waterings. Its tubers store water.
About the plant
String of hearts has very fine stems with heart-shaped leaves in green and silver. It is a trailing succulent that can form cascades over 1 metre long. It grows fast in good light.
Origin
Native to South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe, where it trails over rocks in dry areas.
What it likes
- Bright indirect light
- Infrequent watering
- A free-draining hanging pot
What it dislikes
- Soggy compost
- Low light
- Severe cold
Did you know?
It forms small tubers along its stems, which can be planted to grow new plants.
