Ceropegia woodii 'Silver Glory' (String of Hearts)

Botanical & Common Names
- Botanical name: Ceropegia woodii 'Silver Glory'
- Common names: String of Hearts

Background & Origin
Ceropegia woodii var. Silver is a succulent vine native to Natal, South Africa. Known for its long, wiry stems that can exceed 60 cm, it features delicate heart-shaped leaves in dark green with silvery patterns, giving it a striking, trailing appearance. In its native habitat, it grows as a creeping or climbing plant over rocks and shrubs. Under the right conditions, it can produce small, tubular purple flowers along its stems, making it both decorative and charming for indoor displays or hanging arrangements.

Care Level
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for beginners: Yes

What It Loves
- Bright warm spot
- Letting the compost dry out

What It Dislikes
- Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
- Dark spots will cause legginess

Best Rooms for This Plant
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Office
- Conservatory

Growth Potential
- Typical height indoors: 2-4 m in length
- Typical spread: 10-20 cm wide
- Growth rate: Slow growing
- Pruning required: Occasional, to remove dead leaves

Is This Plant Right for You?
This plant is a great choice if you:
- Love trailing, delicate vines
- Want silver-accented, heart-shaped leaves
- Enjoy plants perfect for shelves or hangers

Light
- Best light: Bright warm spot with some direct sunlight
- Avoid: dark shady spot

Watering
- Frequency: Water when soil is completely dry,
- Seasonal note: Reduce watering in winter when growth slows to almost none.

Humidity
- Prefers: No humidity
- Extra humidity helpful?: These plants prefer arid conditions and do not require humidity.

Feeding
- Feed with: A balanced houseplant fertiliser
- Frequency: Once or twice during growing season during spring and summer. No feeding is needed during autumn and winter.

Toxicity
- Pet safe: Yes
- Notes: Keep out of reach of pets and small children to avoid leaf damage.

Repotting
- How often: Once a year
- Signs it’s needed: Roots growing out of the drainage holes, slower growth, or soil drying very quickly. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.