# String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)

> Native to South Africa, Ceropegia woodii is a delicate trailing succulent admired for its dainty, thread-like stems adorned with paired, heart-shaped, silver-marbled leaves. It produces aerial storage tubers along its vines and at the crown, alongside peculiar, lantern-shaped purplish tubular flowers in summer.

- **Scientific Name:** *Ceropegia woodii*
- **Botanical Family:** Apocynaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** 5°C (USDA Zone 10b)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Pet-Safe (Non-toxic to cats and dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Prefers bright, indirect light; 2-3 hours of gentle morning sun enhances foliar variegation and purple undersides, but harsh direct afternoon sun must be avoided.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Follow the soak-and-dry method, allowing 80-90% of the potting medium to dry out completely before watering thoroughly; reduce significantly in winter.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

60% inorganic pumice, lava grit, or perlite + 40% well-draining succulent peat.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

5°C (USDA Zone 10b)

## Propagation Methods

Easily propagated via stem cuttings, rooting aerial tubers, or the single-node butterfly method on moist substrate.

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