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Package- A healthy String of Hearts Plant (Without pot)
Plant Description:
Common Name- String of hearts
Scientific Name- Ceropegia woodii
Family- Apocynaceae
Origin- South Africa
String of Hearts is a trailing succulent with long, slender vines adorned with small, heart-shaped leaves. Its leaves have a variegated appearance, ranging from green to purple, and its delicate vines can grow quite long. This plant is cherished for its graceful cascading growth habit and makes a lovely addition to hanging baskets in indoor or outdoor settings.
Growing Conditions-
1.Soil- The String of Hearts requires well-drained porous soil for better growth. Use a succulent or cactus potting mix that provides good drainage. Add perlite or coarse sand to the soil mix to improve drainage.
2.Watering- The String of Hearts has low to moderate water requirements. Allow the soil to dry out partially between waterings, and then water thoroughly. It's better to underwater than overwater.
3.Temperature- The String of Hearts prefers moderate temperatures between 15°C -27°C. It can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures but should be protected from frost and freezing conditions.
4.Humidity- The String of Hearts is adaptable to average household humidity levels. String of tears does well in 40%-50% humidity level.
5.Light- The String of Hearts prefers bright, indirect sunlight. It thrives in bright, filtered light or partial shade. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day, as it can scorch the delicate leaves.
6.Fertilization- The String of Hearts has low fertilizer requirements. Feed it with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer).
7.Flowering- String of Hearts produces dainty white or pink flowers along its trailing stems during the spring or summer months.
8.Important Diseases- Important diseases of String of Hearts include root rot and fungal infections, which can be managed by providing well-drained soil, avoiding overwatering, and maintaining proper air circulation.
9.Important Pests- Mealybugs are a common pest of String of hearts and can be managed by manually removing them, using insecticidal soaps or neem oil.
10.Pruning- Prune String of Hearts by trimming back leggy or overgrown stems to maintain a compact and tidy appearance.
11.Propagation- The String of Hearts can be propagated through stem cuttings. Take cuttings with a few nodes and allow them to dry for a day before planting them in well-drained soil.
Type |
Trailing succulent, perennial |
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Planting Time |
Spring or early summer |
Soil |
Well-drained porous soil |
Watering |
Thoroughly water when the soil is dry out partially. |
Temperature |
15°C -27°C |
Humidity |
40%-50% humidity level |
Light Requirement |
Bright, indirect sunlight |
Fertilization |
A balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer in every 2-4 weeks |
Flowering |
Produce dainty white or pink flowers during spring or summer |
Important Diseases |
Root rot |
Important Pests |
Mealy bug |
Pruning |
Prune leggy or overgrown stems time to time |
Dormancy Period |
Cold months |
Propagation |
Stem cuttings |