Learn All About String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) with our Guide
String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) is a delicate flowering succulent plant native to South Africa. With heart shaped leaves it’s no surprise how it received its nickname (String of Hearts). String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) creates a unique aesthetic in the home and is great for hanging planters as the vines can reach 6 feet long.
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Light |
Bright indirect light is best for the String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii). |
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Watering |
Water your String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) once a week during the growing season (March-September) and reduce watering frequency to every two weeks in Winter. |
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Humidity |
String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) can tolerate lower humidity levels therefore does not require misting. |
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Temperature |
String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) prefers temperatures of between 18-24c. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) once in Spring and once in Summer. |
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Toxicity |
String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) is non toxic so can live alongside pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
If your notice your String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) is not growing new leaves in Winter, this is because they go into dormancy during this time. |
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Troubleshooting |
Leaves curling on your String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) indicates lack of light. Move it to a place with brighter indirect light. If leaves are drying up this is a sign your String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) is underwatered. Alternatively this could be due to the plant being pot bound. Check if the roots are growing out of the bottom of the pot and repot if necessary. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.