{"product_id":"l-ceropegia-woodii-string-of-hearts","title":"Ceropegia woodii - String of Hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The String of Hearts is a fantastic, low-maintenance houseplant with eyecatching foliage which can grow to impressive lengths (with a bit of patience). The common name is particularly descriptive, as the leaves grow off a thin vine and are in the shape of hearts! The silvery variegation across each leaf is also stunning, and really shines in a bright spot. The phrase 'thrives on neglect' is a good one to have in mind with this plant- basically, it doesn't need watering very often!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThe String of Hearts is a fantastic, low-maintenance houseplant with eyecatching foliage which can grow to impressive lengths (with a bit of patience). The common name is particularly descriptive, as the leaves grow off a thin vine and are in the shape of hearts! The silvery variegation across each leaf is also stunning, and really shines in a bright spot. The phrase 'thrives on neglect' is a good one to have in mind with this plant- basically, it doesn't need watering very often!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":17,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":43905,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Ceropegia woodii (wax-fountain plant, Wood's species)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeropegia woodii \u003c\/em\u003e(wax-fountain plant, Wood's species)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eCeropegia linearis\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003ewoodii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last few decades, there has been a back-and-forth over whether this plant should be \u003cem\u003eCeropegia woodii \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eC. linearis \u003c\/em\u003esubsp. \u003cem\u003ewoodii\u003c\/em\u003e. The former was preferred in the 1999 'World Checklist of Seed plants', while a 2003 paper preferred the latter. Following a 2020 paper from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, \u003cem\u003eC. woodii\u003c\/em\u003e is now accepted in the Kew database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Collar of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Hearts-on-a-String, Sweetheart vine\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eString of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Collar of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Hearts-on-a-String, Sweetheart vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Native to Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe to Eastern South Africa\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eNative to Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe to Eastern South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Will benefit from a splash of morning sun, especially during autumn and winter, and otherwise will benefit from a spot in bright, indirect light. An east-facing window would be ideal! Make sure it gets no more than three hours of direct sun per day as this can burn the leaves.\\r\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eWill benefit from a splash of morning sun, especially during autumn and winter, and otherwise will benefit from a spot in bright, indirect light. An east-facing window would be ideal! Make sure it gets no more than three hours of direct sun per day as this can burn the leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Let the soil completely dry out between waters; make sure the leaves do not sit wet, and don't leave the soil soggy. The brighter the location, the quicker the soil will dry. Yellowing leaves are a sign of overwatering; if they are shrivelling and going crispy you may be under-watering.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eLet the soil completely dry out between waters; make sure the leaves do not sit wet, and don't leave the soil soggy. The brighter the location, the quicker the soil will dry. Yellowing leaves are a sign of overwatering; if they are shrivelling and going crispy you may be under-watering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This plant is adapted to low humidity, so don't put it anywhere damp and don't worry about misting it! Just make sure it's not in a cold draught or above a hot radiator.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThis plant is adapted to low humidity, so don't put it anywhere damp and don't worry about misting it! Just make sure it's not in a cold draught or above a hot radiator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Use a well-draining soil mix. One with added sand and grit, such as a mix designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents, will work well here. Repot every three years as the plant grows.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eUse a well-draining soil mix. One with added sand and grit, such as a mix designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents, will work well here. Repot every three years as the plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Feed once a month; use a fertiliser designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents for best results, and use when watering to avoid burning the roots.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eFeed once a month; use a fertiliser designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents for best results, and use when watering to avoid burning the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This plant likes temperatures between 12-30°C - make sure it doesn't drop below 10°C in winter.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThis plant likes temperatures between 12-30°C - make sure it doesn't drop below 10°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"You can trim and propagate the individual vines to make your plant more bushy, or let them grow really long- just take care when maintaining it as they tangle easily. The vines will propagate in water, if you trim off a stem and\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eYou can trim and propagate the individual vines to make your plant more bushy, or let them grow really long- just take care when maintaining it as they tangle easily. The vines will propagate in water, if you trim off a stem and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Needs a well-draining pot and potting mix; look for specific 'cacti and succulent' soils with plenty of sand and other well-draining materials. 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