String of Hearts: Ceropegia woodii Care
Ceropegia woodii
String of hearts care (Ceropegia woodii): trailing semi-succulent with silvery heart leaves. Bright indirect light, little water, hanging pots.
Characteristics
String of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a South African trailing semi-succulent with long, thin purplish stems studded with small heart-shaped leaves marbled in silver. It loves bright indirect light, gritty well-drained soil and infrequent watering, as it stores water in its leaves and tiny tubers. It is pet-safe and perfect in a hanging pot.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce intensa indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante minerale. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
