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Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii

Also Known As

Ceropegia collaricorona
Ceropegia collaricorona subsp. collaricorona
Ceropegia linearis woodii
Ceropegia woodii
Rosary Vine
Rosary Vine
String of Hearts
String of Hearts
Sweetheart Vine
Sweetheart Vine

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 1"-24"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

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Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii plant details

Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer chocolate, lavender, pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 1 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate, lavender, pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Heart shaped leaves on trailing stems.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Perfect for hanging baskets and capable of handling periods of neglect, this summer bloomer is a great conversation piece for any sunlit window. Small, succulent, heart-shaped leaves accented by white veining, shower over the sides of a pot in long chains. Small, mahogany-and-gray flowers add drama to this reliable and time-tested houseplant.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Cannot handle cold, but will do well on a patio in warmer months if protected from afternoon sun. Light Shade. 1" Long, Narrow Tubular Flowers, Brown to Maroon in color. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Vines to 2', heart-shaped succulent leaves. Moist in summer, dry in winter.

By: Cactus Jungle

Ceropegia woodii has thick fleshy heart shaped leaves attached to thin stems which dangle and trail as if they are strings of hearts. A succulent like plant producing pink tubular flowers. Let dry out between waterings. Plant in picture is a mature specimen. we sell 4" pots

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Slender twining stems with heart-shaped leaves often having gray-green or purple marking on top and producing exotic lantern-like, purplish brown flowers. A very easy to grow, low care, indoor plant.