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Ceropegia woodii

String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts

Trailing succulent vine with heart-shaped foliage featuring purple undersides, native to South Africa. Popular for hanging baskets indoors.

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Pot Size 2-3 in

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Pot Size 5-6 in

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Plant Details

Common Name	String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts
Family	Apocynaceae
Genus	Ceropegia
Species	Woodii
Origin	South Africa
Blooming	Rare indoors, tubular purple flowers in autumn/winter
Leaf Color	Green with purple undersides
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus/succulent mix with perlite or pumice for aeration

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, tolerates morning sun, avoid scorching midday exposure

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Fertilization

Dilute liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Trim trailing stems to control length and encourage bushier growth

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months

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Apr

May

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Aug

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 82°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

30% – 60%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 15000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1000 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

10% – 40%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

200 – 800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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