String of Hearts | Ceropegia woodii | Ceropegia linearis sub sp. woodii
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A String of Hearts or Ceropegia woodii has many common names, including a chain of hearts, the collar of hearts, a string of hearts, rosary vine, hearts-on-a-string, and sweetheart vine. A native of Africa, it is a beautiful, easy-care plant wIth beautiful trailing leaves. It's a very fast grower; with some care, it will thrive in a small pot for years.
In its native habitat, Ceropegia linearis sub sp. woodii or String of Hearts can grow on trees reaching lengths of 4m high before forming thicker roots as it matures. It will grow in almost any soil and light conditions, making it ideal as a houseplant, and it travelled around the world being cultivated into many forms.
It does produce tiny purple flowers, although most keep this plant for its beautiful leaves. These are cute, small heartstring plants ready to hang, add to a shelf or as a pot plant and add instant impact.
A string of hearts would make a great houseplant gift for friends or family - surprise them with rainforest style!
If you are giving a heartstring plant as a gift, ensure you include your message at the basket stage. We’ll deliver the houseplant and a free, handwritten card - and we’ll leave out the paperwork with the price on!
If you’re looking to buy indoor plants online, then here at Happy Houseplants, we provide you not only with beautiful and exciting houseplants but we hope we also inspire you with our style! Soak up some of the rainforests daily in your home by buying excellent houseplants from us!
This attractive houseplant makes the perfect gift for any occasion: Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, and even a Christmas gift. When gifting, we can include a free, handwritten card - specify your message at the basket stage of delivery, and we’ll do the rest! We won’t give the game away with paperwork or prices, so it’ll be a wonderful surprise!
How to grow and care for String of hearts or Ceropegia linearis sub sp. woodii
This plant is easy to care for and great for beginners.
Where should I put this heartstring plant?
Ceropegia linearis sub sp. woodii likes a shady corner, it will also enjoy a sunny spot, so it’s not a fussy plant.
How often should I water String of Hearts?
Water when the top two inches of soil are dry. Make sure you don’t overwater this plant.
Should I feed Ceropegia Woodii Indoor Houseplant food?
It would help if you fed your houseplants once a month during spring and summer; try our Indoor plant fertiliser.
When developing our original Happy Houseplants’ Organic Tropical Plant Food, we decided not to tinker with it too much, so you'll find no chemical supplements in this 100% cruelty-free vegan product.
Is this plant suitable if I have pets?
Pet Safe
What size is this plant?
15cm pot
Our plants are supplied in a plastic nursery pot.
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