String of hearts
Ceropegia woodii · Lantern flowers · Dogbane family
Also known as: Rosary Vine · Chain Of Hearts · Sweetheart Vine
Easy100–200cmPet-friendly
String of hearts care at a glance
String of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) needs little water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on String of hearts
Possible pests on String of hearts include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. String of hearts is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
Disease
- Root rot High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about String of hearts
- Which pests affect String of hearts?
- Possible pests on String of hearts include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect String of hearts?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is String of hearts toxic to cats and dogs?
- String of hearts is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does String of hearts need?
- String of hearts has a low water requirement.
- What light does String of hearts need?
- String of hearts prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is String of hearts frost-hardy?
- String of hearts is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.