String Of Hearts is a trailing evergreen succulent plant with delicate marbled heart-shaped foliage on thin vines. The distinct vase-like flowers bloom mostly in summer and fall. Best foliage color in bright direct light and dry to medium well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Houseplant |
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Light Requirements: |
Bright Indirect Light. |
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Watering Schedule: |
Water Once every 7-10 Days |
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Growth Habit: |
Trailing |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Pink |
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Soil Type: |
Cactus Soil |
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Pet Friendly: |
Yes |
MAINTENANCE: Low maintenance. Allow the soil to be dry 2/3 of the way down in the pot between watering. In winter months allow soil to dry completely between watering. fertilizer sparingly- once a month only during spring and summer.
PLANT NERD TIPS: If you notice brown spots on the column it is a sign its fighting a pest infestation. If noticed remove the unhealthy parts using a sterilized knife, then provide the plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap until the infestation is gone.
How to know if underwatering: String of Hearts stores it water in its leaves, so watch if they begin to deflate or look soft or withered.
Overwatering shows with yellowing and/or leaf loss. Be careful not overwater- String of Hearts is sensitive to overwatering and root rot. When in doubt, let it drought.
IMAGE: Engeser, Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii2, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
