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Succulent · Easy to moderate

How to Grow String of Hearts

Ceropegia woodii

Your complete guide to growing String of Hearts.

☀SunDappled Sunlight
💧WaterAllow soil to dry between waterings, every 7-10 days
🗺Zones10–12
📏Height2-3 feet or longer
String of Hearts📷 Wikimedia Commons

Companion Plants for String of Hearts

✓ Good companions

Haworthia

Similar succulent care needs and both prefer well-draining soil mix

Jade Plant

Similar watering and light requirements, both prefer well-draining soil

Peperomia

Compatible light and humidity requirements, both sensitive to overwatering

Pothos

Complementary growth habits with trailing vines, similar indirect light needs

Rubber Plant

Both prefer bright indirect light and infrequent watering

Snake Plant

Both tolerate neglect and low humidity, similar drought tolerance

String of Pearls

Nearly identical care requirements and complementary trailing appearance

ZZ Plant

Compatible watering schedules and both thrive in bright indirect light

✗ Keep away from

Boston Fern

Requires high humidity and frequent watering which can cause root rot in String of Hearts

Calathea

Requires high humidity and frequent misting which promotes fungal issues in succulents

Peace Lily

Needs consistently moist soil and high humidity, opposite of succulent requirements

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