Ceropegia woodii – String of Hearts
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Love will definitely be in the air with this charming, trailing semi-succulent vine.
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 for hanging baskets.
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Description
Light
Ceropegia woodii prefers bright indirect light, however a dash of direct early morning or evening sunlight, will go a long way toward enhancing the contrast and saturation of the leaves.
Watering
String of Hearts is drought tolerant, but for best results keep the soil lightly moist, being careful not to overwater as the plant can quickly become waterlogged. Water sparingly in winter.
Temperature
String of Hearts thrives in normal room temperature: anywhere between 18-24°C. Protect from draughts as these tend to create undesirable temperature fluctuations.
Humidity
This plant enjoys raised humidity levels but most of the time they are happy in normal household conditions. While not required, the occasional misting might give your woodii an extra boost.
Feed
A weak solution of balanced fertiliser once a month during summer.
Height & Growth Rate
This Ceropegia is relatively fast growing, stopping at around 10cm tall, but with trailing stems of up to 2 metres in length.
Toxicity
String of Hearts is not known to be toxic, however keep away from animals and children to be on the safe side.
Origin
Ceropegia woodii is native to South West Africa.
