Ceropegia Woodii - String of Hearts - 14cm | Houseplant

Ceropegia woodii – String of Hearts

Ceropegia woodii, commonly known as String of Hearts, is a charming trailing houseplant loved for its delicate cascading vines and small heart-shaped leaves. Its attractive foliage features a marbled pattern of green and silver, while the undersides often display soft purple tones, creating a beautiful display from every angle.

Compact, elegant, and easy to care for, String of Hearts is a favourite for shelves, hanging baskets, and indoor plant collections.

What Is Ceropegia woodii?

Native to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini, Ceropegia woodii is a trailing succulent that naturally grows across rocky landscapes and through surrounding vegetation. Its slender stems can reach impressive lengths, making it ideal for cascading displays.

The plant also develops small underground tubers that store water, helping it tolerate dry conditions.

Why Choose Ceropegia woodii?

• Delicate trailing vines
• Beautiful heart-shaped leaves
• Attractive silver marbled foliage
• Easy-care and drought tolerant
• Perfect for hanging baskets and shelves

Foliage and Growth Habit

Ceropegia woodii produces long, slender vines lined with pairs of small succulent leaves. The foliage is typically green with silvery marbling on the upper surface and purple undersides, creating a soft, elegant appearance.

As the plant matures, the vines can cascade over a metre in length under ideal conditions.

Light Requirements

Bright, indirect light is ideal:

• Encourages compact growth and healthy foliage
• Can tolerate some gentle direct morning or evening sun
• Avoid prolonged harsh midday sunlight

Brighter conditions often enhance leaf colour and encourage flowering.

Watering

Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings:

• Water moderately during active growth
• Avoid overwatering
• Reduce watering during winter

Its succulent leaves and tubers store moisture, making it highly drought tolerant.

Humidity and Temperature

This plant prefers:

• Average indoor humidity
• Warm indoor temperatures
• Protection from frost and cold draughts

It thrives in typical UK household conditions.

Is Ceropegia woodii Low-Maintenance?

Yes — it is an excellent beginner-friendly houseplant:

• Very drought tolerant
• Fast-growing under good conditions
• Easy to propagate from stem cuttings or tubers

Perfect For

• Hanging baskets
• Shelves and bookcases
• Sunny windowsills
• Beginner and collector plant owners

With its graceful cascading vines, heart-shaped foliage, and easy-care nature, Ceropegia woodii is a timeless trailing houseplant that adds elegance and charm to any indoor space.

Provided in a 14cm pot.
This plant is not pet safe.
For full care instructions head over to our Houseplant Care Guides Page and select String Of Plant - View full care guide