String of hearts care

Ceropegia woodii needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Ceropegia woodii
Other names: Rosary vine, Chain of hearts
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright indirect light. A few hours of gentle direct sun keep the leaf pattern strong.
Soil check: Every 10 to 16 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use cactus mix with some perlite. Use a pot with drain holes.

Wide gaps between leaves and plain green leaves mean low light. Move the plant to a brighter place.
Wrinkled, flat hearts mean the soil stayed dry for too long. Water well.
Yellow, soft leaves mean too much water. Let the soil dry fully.

We do not know if this plant is safe for pets. Keep it away from pets and children.