Botanical name: Ceropegia woodii
Common name: String of hearts
Why we love this plant
Everyone's favourite, String of hearts. These endearing plants will sit prettily on a shelf and are a staple for all plant collectors with their eponymous heart-shaped leaves. Ceropegia are non-toxic, so they are pet friendly!
Good to know
To achieve the best colour and distribution of leaves, keep your String of Hearts in bright light. This semi-succulent can tolerate some direct sun, but not all day.
Plant care: String of hearts
Light
To achieve the best colour and distribution of leaves, keep your String of hearts in bright, indirect light with occasional direct sun - but not all day.
Water
Water your String of hearts sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out in between drinks.
Humidity
String of hearts prefer a dryer ambient environment.
Top Tip
If you notice the leaves are becoming increasingly spaced apart, or the colour is fading, your string of hearts is not getting enough light.
Seasonal
During warmer months, houseplants are actively growing and will appreciate regular plant food. During colder months, a plants growth rate slows down and so they often need less water
