Scientific name: Ceropegia woodii variegata
Common name: String of Hearts
There is a trailing succulent with cream, pink, and green heart-shaped leaves. The stem has a purple hue. Rosary Vine is a nickname for the tiny tubers on the base of the leaves.
Quick Look at Ceropegia woodii variegata
- Partial sun to partial shade
- Typical water needs for a succulent
- Plant grows up to 36″ (91 cm) long (trailing)
- Zone 11a (Minimum 40° F | 4.5° C)
- Not cold hardy
- Propagation by stem cuttings, tubers, and seeds
- Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
- Winter Dormant
General Care for Ceropegia woodii variegata “String of Hearts”
Ceropegia woodii variegata is a beautiful trailing succulent. It’s a perfect way to add something to your arrangements. There are flowers in the late summer and fall.
Watering
ASucculent needs typical watering needs. The “soak and dry” method will allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water less in the winter.
Where to Plant
Ceropegia woodii variegata is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 40 F ( 4.5 C), it’s best to plant it indoors. It does well in both full and partial sun.
You can plant in an area of your garden that gets 3 to 4 hours of sunlight a day. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, place your plant in a room that gets a lot of indirect sunlight, such as near a southern-facing window.
The leaves will be a darker color when the sun beams down. The lighter the leaves are, the less light they receive.
How to Propagate Ceropegia woodii variegata “String of Hearts”
Ceropegia woodii variegata “String of Hearts” can be grown in a number of ways, the easiest of which is stem cuttings.
Cuttings
To cut a stem, use a sterile knife or pair of scissors. Allow the main plant’s stem to callous for several days before placing it on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out.
Tubers
One of the easiest ways to grow a new plant is to press a tuber into the well-draining soil, where it will take root and form a new plant.
Seeds
In the fall, sow in a well-draining soil. If you live in an area above 9a, you can grow seeds outdoors. If you live in a cooler area, you can sow indoors under a grow light.
Flowering Information
Outside, flowers attract hummingbirds.
