Ceropegia Woodii — String of Hearts — Ø14 cm — H50 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. The more light it receives, the more pronounced its marbled patterns will be.
Is it a toxic plant? No, it is completely harmless to animals.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
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- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Ceropegia Woodii — String of Hearts — Ø14 cm — H50 cm
💚 Silver heart-shaped leaves • 🎨 Elegant trailing stems • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Low watering • 🌱 Fast growth • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Ceropegia Woodii, also called String of Hearts, is a spectacular trailing succulent plant known for its small silver marbled heart-shaped leaves that hang along fine and elegant stems. This fascinating plant from the Apocynaceae family features a unique graphic foliage with fleshy green-gray leaves adorned with silver patterns that create a romantic and poetic cascading effect, bringing a touch of delicacy and charm to your urban jungle.
Native to the semi-arid regions of South Africa, the Ceropegia Woodii naturally grows in rocky areas where it develops long trailing stems that can reach several meters in length. With its height of 50 cm and pot diameter of 14 cm, it is perfect for hanging baskets, high shelves, or as a romantic trailing plant in your urban jungle. Its fast growth and ease of care make it an ideal choice to create a spectacular cascading effect of small silver hearts.
Which Ceropegia variety to choose?
The Ceropegia genus offers several varieties with different shapes and habits. Here’s how the Ceropegia Woodii stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Ceropegia Woodii (this plant): silver heart-shaped leaves (H50 cm), fine trailing stems, romantic effect. Classic iconic version.
- Ceropegia Linearis Iris: thin elongated leaves (H38 cm), elegant trailing habit, more linear appearance. Fine and graphic version.
- Ceropegia Linearis Remy: thin tubular leaves (H38 cm), compact trailing habit, unique texture. Compact tubular version.
Why choose the Ceropegia Woodii? If you’re looking for the most romantic and iconic variety with its small silver heart-shaped leaves that create a poetic cascading effect, the Ceropegia Woodii is the perfect choice. It is the most popular and recognizable variety of the genus.
Exposure & placement
The Ceropegia Woodii appreciates Partial shade with bright indirect light. The brighter the light, the more pronounced the silver patterns will be.
- Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates gentle morning sun.
- Ideal: hanging near a window, high shelf, desk, living room, or bedroom.
- Temperature: 15 to 25 °C, tolerates variations.
- Substrate: very well-draining, cactus and succulent soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: when hanging, its stems can reach over one meter in length for a spectacular cascading effect.
Watering & care
- Watering: low; let the substrate dry out completely between waterings.
- Frequency: about once every 2 weeks in spring-summer, once a month in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
- Fertilizer: once every 4-6 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid cactus fertilizer.
- Pruning: pinch the tips to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
Succulents prefer to be forgotten — better to underwater than overwater.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its small silver heart-shaped leaves, the Ceropegia Woodii brings a touch of romance and poetry to your urban jungle. It creates a delicate and charming trailing focal point.
- To pair with: Senecio, Rhipsalis, Hoya, Dischidia, or other trailing plants to create a suspended urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: macramé hanger, white ceramic decorative pot hanger, or woven basket to highlight the cascading effect.
- Ambiance: perfect hanging near a window, on a high shelf to let the stems cascade, romantic bedroom or living room.
The small heart-shaped leaves create a unique romantic and poetic effect that catches every eye.
Verdeia Tips
- Easy to care for — perfect for succulent beginners.
- Fast growth — enjoy a plant that grows quickly and creates a spectacular cascading effect.
- Heart-shaped leaves — the most romantic and iconic variety of the genus.
- Avoid overwatering — the main cause of death is root rot.
- Bright light = pronounced silver patterns — more indirect light = more silver leaves.
- Pinch the tips — encourages branching and a bushier habit.
- Repot every 2-3 years in spring in a slightly larger decorative pot.
- Very easy to propagate — cut a stem and plant it directly in the substrate.
- Non-toxic for animals — safe for cats and dogs.
- Stems can reach over one meter in length — spectacular when hanging.
- Can produce small purple tubular flowers — fascinating and original.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Ceropegia woodii
- Common name: Ceropegia Woodii, String of Hearts, String of Hearts, String of Hearts
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Origin: semi-arid regions of South Africa
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 × H50 cm
- Adult size: trailing stems up to 100–200 cm in length
- Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light
- Watering: low, allow to dry completely between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Romantic / Bohemian / Urban jungle
- Particularity: silver heart-shaped leaves, spectacular trailing stems, fast growth, non-toxic, very easy to care for
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver patterns and the length of the stems naturally vary according to the varieties.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.