String of Hearts
$22.99
5” Hanging Basket
The String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a popular, low-maintenance trailing succulent featuring heart-shaped leaves, requiring bright indirect light and infrequent watering (only when the soil is completely dry). Thriving in warm conditions, this plant is best kept in well-draining succulent mix, and it can be easily propagated from its unique aerial tubers.
Key Care Requirements:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light, but can handle some direct morning sun.
- Watering: Water sparingly; allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering causes yellowing leaves.
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Temperature: Thrives in 65°F–85°F (18C-29C) Avoid temperatures below 10C
Soil: - Propagation: Easily propagated using cuttings or by taking advantage of aerial tubers that develop along the vines.
Tips for a Fuller Plant:
- Pruning: Trim back long vines to encourage branching and fuller growth.
- Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer roughly every four weeks during the growing season (spring/summer).
Common Issues:
- Underwatering: Wrinkled or wilted leaves indicate a need for water.
- Overwatering: Yellowing, mushy, or dropping leaves indicate root rot.