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String of Hearts

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String of Hearts

Succulent

Ceropegia woodii

  • Full sun
  • Zones 10–12
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 6" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A charming trailing succulent with delicate heart-shaped leaves in silver-green with purple undersides that cascade beautifully from hanging baskets or shelves. The thin, wiry stems can grow several feet long and develop small bulbils that can be used for easy propagation. This romantic plant blooms with tiny tubular purple flowers and has become incredibly popular on social media for its photogenic trailing habit.

  • Planting

    Propagate from bulbils along stems or stem cuttings. Plant bulbils directly in soil or root cuttings in water first.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 14-21 (seeds), 7-10 (bulbil propagation).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Common diseases: Root rot from overwatering, stem rot in overly humid conditions.