Ceropegia woodii 12cm Hanging Pot

Ceropegia woodii / String of Hearts / Pot Size: 14cm Hanging Pot

An evergreen tuberous perennial with long trailing stems to 1m or more, bearing small, heart-shaped, grey-patterned leaves purple beneath, and lantern-shaped pink and purple tubular flowers 2cm long

Light Conditions: The plant appreciates bright, indirect sunlight, but it can do well in a low light setting.Lower light will result in less contrast in the leaf variegation. Additionally, a low light setting will cause the backs of the leaves to take on a purplish hue.

Water:  As a succulent, these plants like to be watered sparingly, especially in the wintertime. Allow the soil to dry out (almost) and then water thoroughly. Excess water leads to root rot. Your plant will look a bit droopy during the cold months, but only water it sparingly. Begin watering normally in the springtime.

Temperature & Humidity: Give your plant average warmth conditions for quick growth, a cooler room of around 10°C is also suitable too. Ceropegia woodii is comfortable in most household settings. It does not require high humidity.

Height & Growth Rate: The height of this plant won't ever go beyond 15cm however every single stem can eventually grow to 1.8M. 

Feed: Use a cactus mix & Feed with good drainage or combine a regular soil potting mix with perlite and sand. Stop fertilizing in midsummer and allow the plant to wind down for its semi-dormant period during the autumn and winter.

Origin: South Africa

Toxicity: Ceropegia woodii is non-toxic, but don’t get it confused with the “rosary pea”, which is thought to be the most poisonous plant in existence. 

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