Variegated String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) – Plant

About Variegated String of Hearts Variegated String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) – Plant This evergreen, succulent, trailing vine is perfect for planting in hanging basket or in pots on shelves or window sills. It is a long-lived and fast-growing plant, and the sprawling vines can hang down several feet once they are mature. The heart-shaped, fleshy, green yellow with pink tinge foliage has an eye-catching marbled pattern and the thin, string-like vines have a distinctive purple shade. Although most commonly grown as a houseplant, the string of hearts plant is sometimes grown as a sprawling ground cover and rock garden.

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for String of Hearts growth.

Soil

• Soil should be well drain and porus.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (January-march) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not apply water on plant leaves.

String of Hearts Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

String of Hearts Special Feature

Heart shape leaves.

String of Hearts Uses