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String Of Hearts | Ceropegia woodii | Variagated
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Ceropegia woodii ‘Variegata’, commonly known as the Variegated String of Hearts, is a delicate trailing succulent with cascading vines covered in small heart-shaped leaves marbled in shades of green, cream, and soft pink. Easy to care for and beautifully elegant, it's perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, and sunny windowsills where its colourful vines can cascade freely.
Plant Description
Descrption
Ceropegia woodii ‘Variegata’, commonly known as the Variegated String of Hearts, is a delicate trailing succulent with cascading vines covered in small heart-shaped leaves marbled in shades of green, cream, and soft pink. Easy to care for and beautifully elegant, it's perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, and sunny windowsills where its colourful vines can cascade freely.
Plant Care
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
Light
Medium Light
Water
Low watering. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Soil
Free-draining cactus or succulent mix. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. Use our Soil Ninja “Cacti & Succulent” Soil for best results.
Repot
Repot every 1–2 years in spring if rootbound. Move up one pot size only. Handles being slightly root-bound well.
Humidity
Medium
Difficulty
Medium
💡 Joe's Top Tip
Bright, indirect light keeps the cream and pink variegation vibrant. Avoid cutting off the small bead-like tubers that form along the stems, as they can produce new roots and shoots if they touch the compost.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Most people struggle with this plant by overwatering or growing it in low light, which can lead to root rot, stretched growth, and fading variegation.
📅 When To Come Back To Us
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6–8 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • A health check • Help encouraging fuller growth
🌿 Plant Fact
The tiny bead-like tubers that develop along the vines have earned this plant the nickname "Rosary Vine." In nature, they help the plant spread and survive dry conditions by storing water and producing new growth.
🌍 Country Of Origin
South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe