I really need help with my string of hearts. String of hearts, or Ceropegia woodii, is a befitting name for this cascading member of the milkweed subfamily. The new growth and stems are often tinged pink, and its blooms are pale magenta with deep purple centers. String of pearls plants certainly like bright, indirect light. Either water from the top (albeit carefully), or submerge the bottom quarter of the pot for several minutes in a saucer of water. Chain of Hearts must endure drenches between droughts. woodii. I have another SOH next to her with healthy and full leaves, i don't get what's wrong, maybe i have to give her more water? 49 Someone suggested watering more and I did, and now the leaves on top are turning yellow like they’re being overwatered. The stems and the underside of the leaves are magenta colored. Most vining plants can support only a finite number of leaves on each vine and that depends on the available light. Description; Light/Soil/Water; Hardiness This listing features our beautiful rooted 4 inch Ceropegia Woodii ' Rooting chain of hearts in water is super easy. Known also as Rosary Vine and Sweetheart Vine, String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a trailing succulent-like plant native to South Africa. It is recieving a good amount of indirect light. With gorgeous, unique heart-shaped leaves, it’s no wonder the String of Hearts plant’s popularity has skyrocketed by 1057%. Here’s the String Of Hearts after the planting. String of Hearts, Ceropegia woodii, is just one of many species in the genus Ceropegia that are grown as ornamental houseplants.Native to southern Africa, from Zimbabwe to eastern South Africa, this tender perennial plant in the milkweed subfamily (Asclepiadoideae) of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) is sometimes classified as C. linearis subsp. Ceropegia woodii is a flowering plant in the genus Ceropegia (Apocynaceae), native to South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the related Ceropegia linearis, as C. linearis subsp. 86. With that being said, there are some situations where this can be normal but there are also times where your care for this plant isn’t on point. Remove the leaves on the part of each cuttings that will be under water in your glass or vase. The delicate little leaves … The delicate heart-shaped foliage and slender vines can reach up to 12' long in its natural environment. String of Hearts Indoor Trailing House Plant Unique & Undemanding Ceropegia Rosary Vine, 1 x String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii) Plants in 10cm Pot by Thompson and Morgan 4.1 out of 5 stars 86 £20.49 £ 20 . I ordered it online and got it yesterday but it doesn't seem healthy at all. But they can easily get too much light if they are in direct sun, leading to burned, scarred, or scorched leaves. All that nice new growth came back after just 2 months. The tuberous base of Ceropegia woodii is quite hard, gray, woody and wrinkled and it can eventually ... (3 inch) intervals, grow opposite pairs of fleshy, heart-shaped leaves on short leaf stalks. Too Much Light. woodii] This subspecies of Ceropegia linearis is commonly known by many names, including String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine, and Heart Vine. Hi!! String of hearts succulents certainly differ in appearance compared to most succulents but they do share some similar issues such as leaves turning yellow. Excess moisture that rests on the leaves that sit above the soil may result in rot, so it's important to keep this area dry. **NOTE** Due to the popularity of this plant we are limiting 1 pot per household/Family/billing address. Posted by 1 year ago. Tips for Planting String of Hearts. Spring & summer are the best times to plant, transplant or repot a String Of Hearts. Simply take several cuttings that are a few inches long and place them in water. The heart-shaped leaves grow along the stems of the vine on strings that can reach 6-13 ft. The soil was really dry, so I gave it a good drink but the leaves look like they are about to fall off. Archived. It is potted in cactus soil, a little bark, and Pearlite. Once the vines start to max out, they will continue to grow longer but will shed some of the older leaves. Thank you for your understanding Ceropegia woodii var. WillC said:Great job with your String of Hearts.Your care seems to be right on target! Its nickname refers to the thick heart-shaped evergreen leaves. Common names include chain WATER PROPAGATION. Ceropegia woodii is a flowering plant. This could happen outside, especially in the harsh summer sun, or even indoors if your plant is growing in a sunny window. Close. If you live in a temperate climate like I do, then early fall is excellent too. String of Hearts [Ceropegia linearis subsp. 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