String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
A delicate trailing succulent with cascading strings of heart-shaped leaves marked in silver and green, creating an enchanting waterfall effect. This romantic vine is perfect for hanging baskets or high shelves where its graceful trails can be fully appreciated. Easy to propagate and care for, making it ideal for both beginners and collectors.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Bright
Zones
9–11
USDA hardiness
Difficulty
Easy
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: Low. Propagation: Layering, Seed, Stem Cutting.
Harvesting
Horn-shaped seed pod. The seeds are flat and have a pappus. They are dispersed by the wind.
Bloom time: Fall, Summer
Advantages
- +Attracts: Hummingbirds
- +Wildlife value: The flowers attract hummingbirds.
- +Fast-growing
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Pothos
Similar light and watering requirements, both tolerate neglect well
Snake Plant
Complementary watering schedules - snake plant needs less frequent watering
Spider Plant
Both prefer bright, indirect light and similar humidity levels
ZZ Plant
Compatible drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements
Rubber Plant
Similar light preferences and both benefit from occasional misting
Jade Plant
Both are succulents with similar water storage needs and drought tolerance
Philodendron
Matching care requirements for light, water, and temperature
Keep Apart
Peace Lily
Requires consistently moist soil while String of Hearts needs dry periods
Boston Fern
Needs high humidity and frequent watering, opposite of String of Hearts preferences
African Violet
Requires constant moisture and high humidity, incompatible watering needs
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very resistant to most diseases
Common Pests
Aphids, mealybugs (rarely affected)
Diseases
Root rot from overwatering