Ceropegia Woodii String Of Hearts

Trailing succulent-like plant native to South Africa. The delicate heart-shaped foliage and slender vines can reach up to 12′ long.

Elegant, Heart-Shaped Foliage with Distinctive Vining Habit

Ceropegia woodii, widely known as String of Hearts, is a highly ornamental trailing succulent celebrated for its delicate, heart-shaped leaves marked with soft white speckling. Its cascading vines create an eye-catching display ideal for hanging baskets, vertical planters, or premium retail houseplant assortments. This variety also produces distinctive violet, trumpet-shaped flowers, adding seasonal charm and elevating its retail appeal. With its graceful form, drought tolerance, and strong consumer recognition, String of Hearts remains a consistent bestseller in both indoor and outdoor succulent programs.

Key Features for Retail and Landscape

• Heart-Shaped Foliage: Thin, green leaves accented with white mottling provide a naturally patterned look that offers significant visual interest and shelf appeal.
• Dramatic Vining Habit: Long cascading stems deliver excellent trailing impact, making it the premier choice for decorative hanging containers and elevated vertical displays.
• High Retail Demand: The well-known common name “String of Hearts” resonates strongly with consumers, ensuring high sell-through and consistent demand for indoor plant programs.

Wholesale Specifications and Culture

Availability and Container

• Container Size: 72 Cell Tray (Ideal starter material for vigorous, trailing varieties and nursery propagation).
• Alternate Availability: Also available in 3.5″ 12 Count Trays (Perfect for immediate retail shelving and ready-to-sell decorative containers).

Cultural Needs

Exposure

Thrives in Bright Indirect Light but is also tolerant of Full Sun or Light Shade. Providing bright light ensures the most vibrant leaf patterning and compact growth.

Watering Needs

Highly drought-tolerant. Best results are achieved by allowing the potting medium to dry out almost completely before deep watering. Requires excellent drainage to maintain root health.

Cold Hardiness (Grow Zone)

Suitable for Year-Round Outdoor Growth in USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and warmer.

Overwintering

In cooler climates (below Zone 10), String of Hearts is easily maintained indoors near a sunny window, where it functions as a graceful and low-maintenance houseplant.

Bloom Time

Typically produces unique violet, tube-shaped flowers in the Early Spring.