Variegated String of Hearts

String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a beautiful vining plant with variegated leaves. It is native to South Africa where can tolerate dry soil. These heart-shaped leaves can thrive in bright and indirect sunlight and well-drained soil.

Since it is a semi-succulent plant, watering them is not so necessary because they love the soil to fully dry before watering them to avoid root rot. Fertilizing them at least once a year during their growing season from spring to summer can help the plant bloom into a healthy and attractive one. A string of hearts can grow outdoors and indoors.

If planted indoors, you can plant them in a nice hanging basket and place them on bookshelves where they can stunningly climb down their chain of heart vines and make sure there is enough light for them. You can grow them in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-12.

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Variegated String of Hearts or Rosary Vine (Ceropegia woodii f. variegata) A collector’s species, this succulent is highly sought after for its trailing stems of heart-shaped leaves. The thin, reddish stems can form dense cascades up to 3.0′ long. The sweetheart leaves grow in pairs and have a mottled pattern of white, green, and a soft pink blush. It also has phenomenal, trumpet-shaped flowers of pink and purple. It can develop tubers (underground or aerial) and grows a woody caudex as it matures

They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil