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String of Hearts, varigated

4.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ceropegia woodii variegata

Genus

Ceropegia

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for String of Hearts, varigated

💦 Water

How often to water your String of Hearts, varigated

String of Hearts, varigated 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for String of Hearts, varigated in your home

String of Hearts, varigated 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 Hearts, varigated in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize String of Hearts, varigated

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for String of Hearts, varigated: repot after 2X growth

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 Hearts, varigated after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

String of Hearts, varigated 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

String of Hearts, varigated 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

String of Hearts, varigated 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.

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🪴 Soil

String of Hearts, varigated is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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When and How to Successfully Repot String of Hearts, varigated →

💩 Fertilizer

String of Hearts, varigated 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!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for String of Hearts, varigated 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 Hearts, varigated is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for String of Hearts, varigated

String of Hearts, varigated

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

@@sarah10orio

203 Plants

273,494 XP

Memphis, TN

04/23/2021

*This plant hangs in my shower (no water gets on the leaves) in front of my east-facing window.*

I don't LOVE this plant, but I like it. It's healthy and growing. In a few years, it'll look amazing and full (if I manage to keep it alive). What you see in the picture is about $70 worth of cuttings (Shhhh. Don't tell my husband!) that I have propagated just to put it in a tiny 3" plastic, hanging pot.

It grows so much slower than the regular SOH that hangs 5' from it on the opposite side of the shower; the VSOH gets the same amount of bright, filtered light and the same amount of attention.

Like I said, I like it; it's cute. Is it worth all that time and trouble and money? No.