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String of heart plant - Ceropegia woodii

Ceropegia woodii
String of heart plant

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A tender succulent plant native to South Africa, grown indoors. Its slender, trailing stems bear heart-shaped, dark green leaves marbled with silver on top and purple underneath. The 'String of Hearts' thrives in bright light without direct sunlight and well-drained soil. Its care is easy: water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It is perfect for hanging baskets or high shelves.  
Watering frequency
Low (once a fortnight)
Indoor exposure
Indirect bright light, Direct bright light
Benefits and advantages
Easy to cut
Benefits and advantages
Graphic foliage
Benefits and advantages
Requires little water
Benefits and advantages
Suspension

Description

The Ceropegia woodii, commonly known as the String of Hearts, is a prized houseplant for its delicate heart-shaped foliage and gracefully trailing stems. Native to the semi-arid regions of South Africa, this succulent is ideal for adding an elegant botanical touch to your home, particularly when hung or placed on a high shelf.

Belonging to the Apocynaceae family, the Ceropegia woodii is a perennial succulent with underground tubercles that serve as water reserves, an adaptation to its native habitat. Its slender, purple, and sparsely ramified stems can reach up to 2 metres in length, cascading beautifully when grown in a hanging pot. The opposite and heart-shaped leaves measure about 1 to 2 cm wide. They feature a dark green upper surface marbled with silver and a purple underside, much like the stems. Exposure to bright light enhances the purple pigmentation of both stems and leaves. Though subtle, flowering, typically occurs in summer, producing small tubular pink to purple flowers approximately 2 cm long. These lantern-shaped blooms add to the plant's charm.

The Ceropegia woodii is easy to grow indoors in bright light, near an east- or west-facing window without direct sunlight. It tolerates the dry atmosphere of homes well and does not require misting. Ideal temperatures range between 16 and 21°C, and it can withstand peaks of up to 30°C in summer, provided that watering is adjusted. In winter, avoid temperatures below 10°C.

The string of hearts is particularly striking when grown in a hanging pot, allowing its trailing stems to create an elegant aerial effect. It can also be placed on a high shelf or piece of furniture, with its stems cascading freely. To create a harmonious combination, pair it with plants that have similar needs such as the Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls), Dischidia nummularia (Button Plant), Hoya linearis, and a Rhipsalis. These combinations will add diversity and texture to your indoor plant collection.

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String of heart plant - Ceropegia woodii (Plant habit) Plant habit

Foliage

Foliage colour variegated
Foliage persistence Evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Hanging
Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March, May to September

Botanical data

Genus

Ceropegia

Species

woodii

Family

Apocynaceae

Other common names

String of heart plant

Origin

South Africa, East Africa

Product reference23777

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Location

Choose a well-lit room, near an east or west-facing window, without direct sunlight. Place it in a hanging basket, on a shelf or above a high piece of furniture to showcase its trailing habit.

Location

Indoor exposure Indirect bright light, Direct bright light
For which room? Office, Lounge, Bedroom, Veranda
Growth habit Hanging
Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal
Low temperature tolerance >10°C (temperate greenhouse)

Maintenance and care

Water moderately, allowing the compost to dry out between waterings. In winter, reduce the watering frequency.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Repot preferably in early spring, every 2 to 3 years, or when the young plant becomes too large for its pot.
Use a succulent compost mix with well-draining elements such as coarse sand or perlite. Ensure the pot has drainage holes.
Apply a liquid fertiliser specially formulated for succulent plants (low in nitrogen, for example NPK 2-7-7), once a month during the growth period.

Houseplant care

The Ceropegia woodii is low-maintenance. Remove dead or dried leaves to keep a tidy appearance. Avoid excess moisture to prevent diseases.
Pruning is not necessary, but you can pinch out the tips of the stems in spring to encourage branching and achieve a denser plant.

Disease and pest advice

Low susceptibility to diseases. In case of mealybug infestation, gently clean the affected areas with a cotton bud soaked in 70% alcohol. Also ensure the growing medium is well-draining to avoid excess moisture.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Low (once a fortnight)
Fogging none
Type of soil Cactus potting soil
Pests and diseases Mealybugs, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases Low
Ease of cultivation Beginner

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