String of Hearts/Ceropegia woodii (4 inch) #572

About String of Hearts

String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii), also known as Chain of Hearts or Rosary Vine, is a charming trailing plant loved for its delicate heart-shaped leaves and long, slender vines. Its small leaves feature attractive silver-green patterns, often with purple undersides and slender purple stems, creating a beautiful contrast as the vines cascade over the edges of a pot or hanging planter.

With its elegant trailing growth and compact foliage, String of Hearts is an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, windowsills, and other indoor spaces where its vines can grow freely. It is especially appealing to plant lovers who enjoy decorative foliage without needing a large amount of space.

String of Hearts also develops small, bead-like tubers along its stems and underground, which help the plant store water and support propagation. With bright light, a well-draining growing medium, and careful watering, this plant can grow into a beautiful cascading display.

How to Care for String of Hearts

Sun/Location: String of Hearts grows best in bright, indirect light and can tolerate some gentle direct sunlight, especially in the morning. Adequate light helps maintain compact growth, attractive leaf patterns, and healthy vines. Too little light may result in longer spaces between leaves and weaker stems. Indoors, place it near a bright window while protecting it from harsh afternoon sun that may scorch the foliage.

Soil/Pot: Use a loose, well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix to prevent excess moisture from collecting around the roots and tubers. A mix amended with perlite or pumice can improve drainage and airflow. Choose a pot with drainage holes, and avoid an oversized container that holds moisture for too long. A hanging planter or pot placed on a shelf is ideal for displaying its trailing vines.

Watering: Allow the growing medium to dry out thoroughly between waterings. When the soil is dry, water thoroughly and let the excess drain away. String of Hearts stores some moisture in its tubers and fleshy leaves, so it is more tolerant of short dry periods than consistently wet soil. Overwatering, especially in cool conditions or poorly drained soil, can lead to root and tuber rot. Water less frequently during periods of slower growth, and always check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Propagating: String of Hearts is relatively easy to propagate using stem cuttings or its small aerial tubers. For stem propagation, cut a healthy vine into sections with several nodes and place the nodes against moist, well-draining growing medium. Keep the medium lightly moist while roots develop, but avoid leaving it soggy. You can also pin a section of vine against the soil so that its nodes contact the growing medium and root in place. Once established, the new growth can be separated from the parent plant if desired.

More Information

Primary Color: Silver-green
Secondary Color: Purple or burgundy, especially on the undersides of leaves and stems
Bloom Color: Pale pink to purple, with small, tubular flowers
Cold Hardiness: Not frost-hardy; protect from cold temperatures and freezing conditions
Product Format: Live String of Hearts plant in a 4-inch nursery pot
Suitable For: Indoor growing, hanging baskets, shelves, windowsills, trailing plant collections, and decorative plant arrangements
Propagation: Stem cuttings, layering, and tubers
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under favorable growing conditions
Special Characteristics: Heart-shaped leaves with silver-green marbling, purple leaf undersides, long trailing vines, and small water-storing tubers

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!