String of Hearts
Plant Of The Month
Has there ever been a more romantic name for a plant than the âstring of heartsâ? Scientifically speaking, itâs called the ceropegia woodii â distinctive for its vines that feature evenly spaced heart-shaped leaves that donât look similar to rosary beads. Which brings us to the plantâs other name â rosary vine.
Native to Africa, the string of hearts was discovered by John Medley Wood in 1881, the curator of South Africaâs Durban Botanic Gardens. But it wasnât until 1984 that it was sent to Kew Gardens â now itâs a popular houseplant in the UK.
How to care for it:
This trailing succulent requires little maintenance, but it does like a lot of light in order to flower its unique purple petals. We suggest positioning yours near a sunny window sill in a spot where it will receive an hour or two of direct sunlight each day, no more, no less. If you start to notice the marbling on its leaves spread, itâs a good indication that itâs receiving too much light.
The string of hearts hates being over watered. Itâs also best fed from the roots. Pop yours on a tray of water â or in the bath â once a week for best results and be sure to let its soil dry out between waterings.
Top Floom Tip:
The string of heartsâ romantic leaves look best tumbling from a hanging planter, or down the side of a shelf stacked with books â so be sure to hang yours up high. This plant is something of a space saving solution â if youâve run out of surfaces, simply hang yours from the ceiling instead to turn a small space into an urban oasis.
Has there ever been a more romantic name for a plant than the âstring of heartsâ? Scientifically speaking, itâs called the ceropegia woodii â distinctive for its vines that feature evenly spaced heart-shaped leaves that donât look similar to rosary beads. Which brings us to the plantâs other name â rosary vine.
Native to Africa, the string of hearts was discovered by John Medley Wood in 1881, the curator of South Africaâs Durban Botanic Gardens. But it wasnât until 1984 that it was sent to Kew Gardens â now itâs a popular houseplant in the UK.
How to care for it:
This trailing succulent requires little maintenance, but it does like a lot of light in order to flower its unique purple petals. We suggest positioning yours near a sunny window sill in a spot where it will receive an hour or two of direct sunlight each day, no more, no less. If you start to notice the marbling on its leaves spread, itâs a good indication that itâs receiving too much light.
The string of hearts hates being over watered. Itâs also best fed from the roots. Pop yours on a tray of water â or in the bath â once a week for best results and be sure to let its soil dry out between waterings.
Top Floom Tip:
The string of heartsâ romantic leaves look best tumbling from a hanging planter, or down the side of a shelf stacked with books â so be sure to hang yours up high. This plant is something of a space saving solution â if youâve run out of surfaces, simply hang yours from the ceiling instead to turn a small space into an urban oasis.
