{"product_id":"string-of-hearts-ceropegia-woodii","title":"String of Hearts - Ceropegia woodii","description":"\u003cp\u003eString of Hearts (\u003cem\u003eCeropegia woodii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a trailing houseplant with fine stems strung with tiny heart-shaped leaves in grey-green, purple and silver. The stems can reach 2m to 3m long, so it belongs in a hanging pot or on a high shelf where it can cascade. Also known as chain of hearts and rosary vine, it is one of our most popular indoor plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart-shaped leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, marbled leaves in grey-green, purple and silver look carefully made, yet they are simply how the plant grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascading growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems trail 2m to 3m, so one plant can fill a hanging pot or spill down a bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving about water.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stores water in its leaves and roots, so it copes with a missed week better than a drowned pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits any bright spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light is all it needs, which suits most rooms near a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e String of hearts is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant two or three to a 20cm to 25cm hanging pot for a fuller curtain, and hang it where the stems can drop freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelves and high ledges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems cascade over the edge of a shelf, mantel or the top of a wardrobe, adding movement to a still room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright rooms and covered patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it near a bright window indoors, or in a frost free covered spot outdoors in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing String of Hearts in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light, such as a window with a sheer curtain. Too little light leaves the stems sparse, and strong direct sun can scorch the leaves. It is frost tender, so outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and mild warm temperate gardens under cover, and in cooler places it should live indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free-draining mix. A cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix with coarse sand or perlite added, works well. Choose a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the soil dry out between waterings and take care not to overwater, because a waterlogged pot is the quickest way to lose the plant. Apply a general fertiliser twice a year to encourage growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim long, straggly stems back to a node to keep the plant full, and tuck the cuttings into the pot to thicken the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell String of Hearts as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, with short stems at first that lengthen as it settles. The potted sizes arrive with more growth already made and give a fuller hanging pot sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot your plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water String of Hearts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater only when the soil has dried out, then water thoroughly and let the pot drain. Give it less in winter, and if in doubt, wait a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants occasionally produce tiny white flowers shaped like an old-fashioned pipe. The leaves are the main attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves far apart on the stem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaps usually point to too little light. Move it somewhere brighter and trim back the sparse stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though it is still best to hang it out of reach of chewing pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790234419519,"sku":"CER-WOO-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790234517823,"sku":"CER-WOO-140MM-P10","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790234550591,"sku":"CER-WOO-200MM-P6","price":487.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/string-of-hearts-ceropegia-woodii.jpg?v=1792197094","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/string-of-hearts-ceropegia-woodii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}