String of Hearts
Name Check:
Ceropegia woodii aka String of Hearts, the leaves look like hearts. They’ve even got a lacy pattern on them. Naughty.
Difficulty Rating:
An easy going relationship.
The Deets:
This succulent will change colour depending on its environment. In low light its leaves turn a lighter shade of green but in full sun you will find it goes a richer seaweed green. Sculptural, decorative vines: trail them from a bathroom shelf and marvel at their cascading prowess.
Pot Size: 8-11cm
(Pot sold separately)
Care Rating
Easy going and happy to hang out
Pot Size
8cm-15cm
Height
10cm-20cm
*Please note measurements are approximate and each plant will vary
How Not to Kill Your String of Hearts.
Heartbreak is easily avoided with this easy, easy plant. It is prone to rot, though, so if you see yellow leaves, your baby is too wet. To avoid this sad ending, give it enough drink to drench the soil, but allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again. It goes dormant in winter, so water even less frequently then. These guys are vulnerable to pest attacks so keep a watchful eye.
Back to the Roots.
These guys were discovered hanging from rocks at an altitude of 1800 feet so loves to hang out in full sunshine. Give it enough drink to drench the soil but let it dry out before you give it another, it doesn’t like to be too wet as it can get rot. Cut back on the drink over winter. It tolerates temperature changes and high humidity, so it's perfect for a bathroom.
This succulent will change colour depending on its environment. In low light its leaves turn a lighter shade of green but in full sun you will find it goes a richer seaweed green. Sculptural, decorative vines: trail them from a bathroom shelf and marvel at their cascading prowess.
