Ceropegia woodii
Also known as: String of hearts
String of hearts: trailing stems of marbled heart-shaped leaves with purple undersides, plus small aerial tubers along the stems. It belongs to the Ceropegia genus, comes from South Africa (transvaal/Natal), stays around Trails 1–2 m, and tolerates USDA 10–12; keep above 5 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Ceropegia
- Origin: South Africa (transvaal/Natal)
- Mature size: Trails 1–2 m
- Hardiness: USDA 10–12; keep above 5 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Ceropegia
- Origin
- South Africa (transvaal/Natal)
- Mature size
- Trails 1–2 m
- Growth habit
- Trailing thin stems with paired heart leaves and aerial tubers
- Leaf colour
- Marbled grey-green heart-shaped leaves, purple undersides
- Flower colour
- Pink-mauve lantern flowers
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–12; keep above 5 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- String of hearts
About the Ceropegia woodii
String of hearts: trailing stems of marbled heart-shaped leaves with purple undersides, plus small aerial tubers along the stems. Bright indirect light; the marbling deepens with more light. Variegated forms carry pink.
Care and cultivation
String of hearts grows from underground tubers. Bright indirect light, gritty mix, water when leaves slightly soften. The tuber stores water — when in doubt, wait. Light: Bright indirect. Water: Every 10–14 days; less in winter. Soil: Very gritty fast-draining mix.
Description
Ceropegia woodii is a Ceropegia succulent from South Africa (transvaal/Natal). String of hearts: trailing stems of marbled heart-shaped leaves with purple undersides, plus small aerial tubers along the stems. Bright indirect light; the marbling deepens with more light. Variegated forms carry pink.
Identification
Key identification features: Marbled grey-green heart-shaped leaves, purple undersides leaves in a Trailing thin stems with paired heart leaves and aerial tubers form, reaching Trails 1–2 m. Also known as String of hearts. Nickname: 'String of hearts'. Nickname: 'String of hearts'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ceropegia woodii?
Every 10–14 days; less in winter. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Ceropegia woodii toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Ceropegia woodii, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.