Also known as Chain Of Hearts · Hearts On A String · Rosary Vine
Hearts Entangled (Ceropegia woodii) is a trailing succulent with heart-shaped leaves, native to southern Africa. It produces delicate pink flowers in summer and is ideal
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun which can scorch leaves.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce significantly in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C. Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter dormancy (around 10-15°C).
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half, once a month in spring/summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Ceropegia woodii is drought-tolerant and prefers to be underwatered rather than overwatered. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape, encourage bushier growth, or remove any leggy or damaged stems. You can cut back stems to encourage branching from lower nodes.
Pruning is best done in spring or early summer before the main growth spurt.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. For stem cuttings, ensure each piece has at least one node. For leaf cuttings, use a healthy leaf with its petiole attached.
Rooting is typically successful in well-draining soil mix.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Repotting is best done in spring.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one, as they prefer to be slightly snug.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Hearts Entangled (Ceropegia woodii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Ceropegia |
| Species | Ceropegia woodii |
Similar in genus Ceropegia
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