String of Hearts Care Guide
Ceropegia woodii
Also known as: Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine
Watering
Summer
Every 12 days
Winter
Every 16 days
Let the top 2-3cm of soil dry out before watering. Stick your finger in - if it feels dry, water.
Light
Bright indirect
Near a window but no direct rays hitting the leaves
Humidity
30-40%
Thrives in dry air. No misting needed.
Pet & Child Safety
Safe for pets and children
Pot & Soil
Loves being rootbound in a small, shallow pot. Use very well-draining succulent/cactus mix.
Pot-size watering
The 12-16 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot dries quickly, but the soil should still reach its proper dry-down before watering. A 22cm pot can hold moisture deep inside even when the top looks dry.
Shallow roots
This plant is better matched to a shallow or wide pot than a deep one. Deep wet soil below the root zone can stay damp too long.
Soil refresh
Refresh gritty mix when drainage slows, salts crust on the surface, or the potting mix collapses - usually every 18-24 months for stable plants.
Good to Know
Delicate trailing plant. Semi-succulent.
Frequently asked
How often should I water String of Hearts?▾
Every 12 days in summer and every 16 days in winter is the reference range. The 12-16 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot dries quickly, but the soil should still reach its proper dry-down before watering. A 22cm pot can hold moisture deep inside even when the top looks dry. Let the top 2-3cm of soil dry out before watering. Stick your finger in - if it feels dry, water.
What light does String of Hearts need?▾
Bright indirect. Near a window but no direct rays hitting the leaves.
Is String of Hearts safe for pets and children?▾
Yes - String of Hearts is safe for pets and children.
What humidity does String of Hearts prefer?▾
30-40%. Thrives in dry air - no misting needed.
What soil and pot does String of Hearts need?▾
Loves being rootbound in a small, shallow pot. Use very well-draining succulent/cactus mix. This plant is better matched to a shallow or wide pot than a deep one. Deep wet soil below the root zone can stay damp too long. Refresh gritty mix when drainage slows, salts crust on the surface, or the potting mix collapses - usually every 18-24 months for stable plants.
Is String of Hearts beginner-friendly?▾
Yes - String of Hearts is a vine well-suited to beginners.
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