String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
A charming trailing succulent with delicate heart-shaped leaves in silver-green with purple undersides that cascade beautifully from hanging baskets or shelves. The thin, wiry stems can grow several feet long and develop small bulbils that can be used for easy propagation. This romantic plant blooms with tiny tubular purple flowers and has become incredibly popular on social media for its photogenic trailing habit.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Bright indirect light with some morning sun
Zones
10–12
USDA hardiness
Difficulty
Easy to moderate
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
Jade Plant
Similar watering and light requirements, both prefer well-draining soil
Pothos
Complementary growth habits with trailing vines, similar indirect light needs
Snake Plant
Both tolerate neglect and low humidity, similar drought tolerance
ZZ Plant
Compatible watering schedules and both thrive in bright indirect light
String of Pearls
Nearly identical care requirements and complementary trailing appearance
Rubber Plant
Both prefer bright indirect light and infrequent watering
Haworthia
Similar succulent care needs and both prefer well-draining soil mix
Peperomia
Compatible light and humidity requirements, both sensitive to overwatering
Keep Apart
Boston Fern
Requires high humidity and frequent watering which can cause root rot in String of Hearts
Peace Lily
Needs consistently moist soil and high humidity, opposite of succulent requirements
Calathea
Requires high humidity and frequent misting which promotes fungal issues in succulents
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance with proper care
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, mealybugs
Diseases
Root rot from overwatering, stem rot in overly humid conditions