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String of heart plant - Ceropegia woodii

Ceropegia woodii
String of heart plant

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This plant carries a 30 days recovery warranty

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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 (Flowering) Flowering
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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

Privilégiez une pièce bien lumineuse, près d'une fenêtre orientée à l'est ou à l'ouest, sans soleil direct. Installez là dans une suspension, sur une étagère ou au-dessus d'un meuble en hauteur pour mettre en valeur son port retombant.

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

Arrosez modérément, laissez le substrat sécher entre deux arrosages. En hiver, réduisez la fréquence des arrosages.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Rempotez de préférence au début du printemps, tous les 2 à 3 ans, ou lorsque la plante devient trop grande pour son pot.
Utilisez un mélange de terreau pour succulentes avec des éléments drainants comme du sable grossier ou de la perlite. Assurez-vous que le pot dispose de trous de drainage.
Appliquez un engrais liquide spécial plantes succulentes (faible en azote, par exemple NPK 2-7-7), une fois par mois pendant la période de croissance.

Houseplant care

La Ceropegia woodii est peu exigeante en entretien. Retirez les feuilles mortes ou desséchées pour maintenir une apparence soignée. Évitez l'excès d'humidité pour prévenir les maladies.
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

Sensibilité aux maladies faible. En cas d'infestation de cochenilles, nettoyez délicatement les zones touchées avec un coton-tige imbibé d'alcool à 70 %. Assurez-vous également que le substrat est bien drainant pour éviter l'excès d'humidité.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Low (once a fortnight)
Fogging 1 time a week
Type of soil Cactus potting soil
Pests and diseases Mealybugs, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases Low
Ease of cultivation Beginner

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