Succulents & Cacti
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Metre-long chains of marbled hearts from a tuber that quietly banks water for lean weeks.
- Typical watering
- Every ~12 days
- Light
- bright indirect with some direct sun
- Difficulty
- easy
Care tips
- Water when soil is fully dry; thin leaves mean thirst, curled means fine
- Strong light keeps hearts close together on the vine
- Loop a strand back over the soil to fill a bald top
- Cut watering to monthly in winter
Common questions
How often should I water a string of hearts? +
A healthy indoor string of hearts typically wants water every 12 days or so. Treat that as a starting cadence, not a rule — pot size, light, and season all shift it, so check the soil before you pour.
How much light does a string of hearts need? +
A string of hearts does best in bright indirect with some direct sun light. If it stretches, fades, or stalls, adjust its spot before changing anything else.
Is a string of hearts toxic to cats or dogs? +
The string of hearts is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA plant lists — still best kept out of chewing range.
Typical guidance for a healthy string of hearts — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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