Ceropegia woodii, also known as String of Hearts, is a popular hanging houseplant with delicate, long stems and decorative heart-shaped leaves. Its silver-green patterned leaves with a purple underside give it a particularly elegant and modern look – perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or plant hangers.
Due to its trailing growth habit, Ceropegia woodii is ideal as a decorative hanging plant for living rooms, offices, or conservatories. It is easy to care for, robust, and suitable for both beginners and experienced plant lovers.
Care Instructions for Ceropegia woodii
Location:
The String of Hearts loves a bright spot with plenty of indirect light. A few hours of morning or evening sun also promote compact growth.
Watering:
The soil should dry out thoroughly between waterings. Absolutely avoid waterlogging, as the plant stores water in its small tubers.
Humidity:
Normal room air is completely sufficient. Additional humidity is not necessary.
Temperature:
Temperatures between 18–25 °C are ideal. It can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures for a short time, but not below 10 °C.
Fertilizing:
During the growing season from spring to summer, fertilize every 4–6 weeks with a weakly diluted houseplant fertilizer.
✨️ Special features:
Ceropegia woodii forms small storage tubers along its shoots and can be easily propagated by cuttings or these tubers.
With its long, elegant vines and characteristic heart-shaped leaves, Ceropegia woodii is a stylish, easy-care houseplant and a real highlight for any urban jungle decor.
Delivered in a 9 cm pot.
