String of Needles
4.7 out of 5 (29 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Taxonomy
Ceropegia linearis
Ceropegia
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for String of Needles
Water
How often to water your String of Needles
every 12
String of Needles needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for String of Needles in your home
a window
String of Needles may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of String of Needles in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize String of Needles
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your String of Needles after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
String of Needles thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
String of Needles may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Humidity
String of Needles doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
String of Needles does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
String of Needles should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
It’s common for String of Needles to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
String of Needles is native to South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe.
Care Summary for String of Needles
String of Needles
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 20
Survivor 16
Easy to propagate 9
Pet friendly 5
Blooms easily 3
Large, lush leaves 1
Pest magnet 1
Browns easily 1
10/14/2021
Easy to take care of
Fast grower
08/18/2021
gets a lil long and almost touches the floor
Blooms easily
Fast grower
06/25/2021
Grows fast! Baby leaves will burn in direct sunlight. Won’t make that mistake again 😂
Fast grower
06/17/2021
Hurts my feelings
Pest magnet
Survivor
06/15/2021
I think it’s the cutest thing ever. Perfect plant for those who forget to water, this one thrives on neglect (mood) only needing to be water once every three weeks :)
Survivor
Fast grower
06/12/2021
This plant needs a lot of light and not to much water but overall not to needy looks lovely , a really nice decorater
Pet friendly
Easy to propagate
Fast grower
06/07/2021
Feed it and hang it in a window
Fast grower
06/06/2021
I’ve only water propagated this plant and I’ve had lots of success! I also only use bottled water, I have not tried tap and am kinda not open to using tap just because of the success I’ve had with using bottled water.
Easy to propagate
05/28/2021
Grows faster than I expected, so far no browning
Fast grower
Survivor
05/25/2021
it’s so beautiful. a vine plant that hangs and drapes so pretty. i definitely recommend. a good option for beginners :)
Pet friendly
Easy to propagate
05/19/2021
I'm very much a beginner plant parent and I have not only been able to keep my strings of hearts alive but they're also thriving ☺️ an easy plant to look after and looks very cute too!
Fast grower
Pet friendly
Survivor
