String of Hearts

Ceropegia woodii

Name: Ceropegia woodii
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: CEROWOOD8
Price: 6.99 GBP
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Hard to killPet-safe

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The perfect soil Desert Mix | Premium Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix · 2.5L · £4.99

Description

Ceropegia woodii, known as the String of Hearts, is one of the most enduring of all trailing houseplants. Slender, wiry stems carry small, heart-shaped leaves patterned with silver-grey marbling on a deep green base, and the underside of each leaf is a soft purple. The stems can trail to considerable lengths making it a perfect hanging houseplant. It is a semi-succulent: drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and forgiving of occasional neglect.

For anyone who wants something delicate in appearance but robust in practice, this is an excellent choice.

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How to care for String of Hearts

Give me bright light out of the midday sun and water me only when my soil is completely dry.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.

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About String of Hearts

Ceropegia woodii is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering only once the compost has dried right through, average household humidity and a minimum temperature of 15°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Good for

Living Room Bedroom Office

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let it dry out fully between waterings

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Happy at normal household humidity

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity. Read moreShow less

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Temperature

Keep above 15°C · Likes a warm room

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Ceropegia woodii is highly sensitive to overwatering and needs a substrate that drains sharply and dries quickly between waterings. Standard tropical potting mixes retain too much moisture. Our Desert Mix is a peat-free cacti and succulent substrate formulated for fast drainage with just enough structure for healthy root development, closely replicating the shallow, rocky soils of its native habitat.

Growth habit

Trailing →

Plant type

Succulent →

Toxicity

Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.

Origins

Ceropegia woodii is native to the rocky hillsides of South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe.

Also known as

Ceropegia woodii

Genus

Ceropegia →

More on caring for houseplants What does bright indirect light mean? Should I mist my houseplants?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

Meet the family

Everything about Ceropegia

The Ceropegia (pronounced: se-ro-PEE-jee-uh) genus is a masterclass in botanical geometry. Often referred to as "curiosity plants," these succulents have surged in popularity not just for their ease of care, but for their sheer diversity of form. Native to ...

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this trailing houseplant for being "lovely and healthy" with excellent growth and quality. Many noted "beautiful full" specimens that arrived "well packaged" with heat pads. Some shoppers were pleased it flowered upon arrival. However, a few mentioned vines arrived tangled, taking time to sort, and one reported dry, wrinkled leaves. One customer received the wrong size.

Very healthy and so much growth on the crown. Lots of new growth.
Beautiful plants. Excellent quality, packaged and protected very well.
Great quality. It was flowering when it arrived, in December.

5 stars: 40 (87%)
4 stars: 2 (4%)
3 stars: 2 (4%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 2 (4%)

12cm

This plant is in fantastic condition and I'm really happy with how it has settled in

8cm

So surprised at the quality of my plant! Very healthy and so much growth on the crown. Lots of new growth can tell the plant has received excellent care.

Beautiful plant

Great condition beautiful plant

Wow, gorgeous plant :u1FAB4:

First time buyer and I got 5 cute little plants, this being one of them. This is so cute and I didn’t realise they flower, and only after a month since receiving them

Love it! It came well

Love it! It came well packaged and in tact. So cute and can’t wait to see it grow

8cm

Lovely healthy plant

8cm

very good for small plant healthy and bushy .

Lovely looking plant, and everything packaged really well , highly recommend will order again in the near future

Excellent length and healthy plant.
Great condition

Beautiful plants. Excellent quality, packaged and protected very well. Highly recommend 👌

String of hearts

Happy with my new additions,thank you GT,you doing awesome of making sure they all healthy and ready to thrive :blush:looking forward for more!!!

Its beautiful shape is lush

Its beautiful shape is lush stunning plant and packaged with great care and attention. Thank so much x

Amazing company keeps in touch all the way, delivered very securely wirh heat pad wrapped in silver blanket.
Perfect plants with great instructions.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Again another beautiful full pot even had lots of flowers on it ❤️

Again another beautiful full pot even had lots of flowers on it :heart:️

Excellent

Arrived in excellent condition, well packaged and looks great! Will order more!

Beautiful but tangled up

The plant arrived looking healthy and beautiful, however it was impossible to untangle all the vines without distroying it (or leave it tangled, if you don't mind) - hopefully it will bounce back.

Packed amazingly and great quality. It was flowering when it arrived, in December.

Much bigger than expected. Great

Much bigger than expected. Great surprise.

String of hearts

Bought 3 plants, all beautiful. Really quick delivery, so well packaged. Love them!

String of hearts

Very dry and wrinkled, some yellow leaves. a very tangled mess. Took a long time to sort it out.

Hi Ashely,
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I'm really sorry to hear that your String of Hearts arrived in less than
perfect condition.

If you would like to send us a picture of the plant we would be more than
happy to resolve this for you.

Beautiful full plant looks great

Beautiful full plant looks great in a hanging pot

Lovely plant and bigger than

Lovely plant and bigger than I expected. It did loose one or two tiny leaves in transport, which I expected from such a fragile plant, but it's settling in well.

String of Hearts

An interesting little plant. Exciting to see it grow.

Super cute

Super cute,thank you!

I bought this because I

I bought this because I didn't realise that there was such a plant quite honestly. I have a very successful "string of pearls" plant already and I am very much getting into houseplants and in particular those that can be hung up and trail down.
This is a lovely specimen and was packed in the box very securely with its heat pad.
I'm very happy with my selection.

A great selection including a

A great selection including a very nice el choco philodendron. Huge Anthurium crystallinum needing a lot of TLC but hopefully it will bounce back. Well packaged and protected against the cold. I recommend the rare mystery box!

Great specimen super healthy and well packaged

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Ceropegia woodii

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Ceropegia woodii

Plant Size Guide

5–8cm

Mini

9–11cm

Small

12–14cm

Medium

15–18cm

Large

19+cm

Extra Large

How to care for String of Hearts

What our customers say

About String of Hearts

Good for

Care level

Light

Watering

Humidity

Temperature

Feeding

Soil & Substrate

Growth habit

Plant type

Toxicity

Origins

Also known as

Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Ceropegia

Plants delivered the way they deserve

Packaged with Care

Perfect for Gifting

Sustainability at Heart

Rated by real customers

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