String of hearts

 

🌿 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Ceropegia woodii

• Common names: String of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Chain of Hearts

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Origin: South Africa

• Type: Trailing succulent vine

🌱 Appearance

• Thin, wiry stems with small, heart-shaped leaves.

• Leaves are green with silver or light patterns and sometimes purple on the underside.

• Produces tiny, tubular, pale pink to purple flowers in summer, often smelling slightly sweet.

• Grows as a long trailing vine, perfect for hanging planters or terrariums.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but too much midday sun may scorch the leaves.

• Low light slows growth and reduces leaf size.

💧 Water

• Semi-succulent — let soil dry out completely between waterings.

• Overwatering is the main cause of rot; underwatering is generally fine.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 60–80°F (16–27°C).

• Prefers average household humidity; dry air is usually fine.

🌸 Growth & Care

• Easy to moderate care — slow-growing but rewarding.

• Can be propagated easily from cuttings or tubers.

• Ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, or creative displays.

non toxic for humans and pets