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String of Hearts
A delicate trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves, slender vines, and a naturally charming, cascading habit.
Before You Buy
Is this plant right for your home?
String of Hearts is a charming trailing plant that can stay relatively compact at the roots while sending vines several feet over time.
You have a bright spot, a shelf or hanging planter, and enjoy plants with a delicate trailing habit.
Your space is very dark or you prefer plants that stay neatly contained without long trailing vines.
The vines can become long and delicate, so placement matters if you want to avoid frequent tangling or damage.
Care Basics
Give it light, then leave it alone.
String of Hearts prefers brighter conditions and can handle periods of dryness better than consistently wet soil.
Let the soil dry well
Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings rather than keeping it consistently damp.
Give it plenty of indirect light
Bright indirect light can support fuller growth and help the vines develop well.
Handle the vines gently
The stems are delicate, so avoid unnecessary tugging or frequent rearranging once they're established.
What Usually Goes Wrong
When the vines look different, check the basics.
String of Hearts can react to changes in light, watering, and growing conditions, so start with the environment.
Yellowing or soft leaves
Consistently wet soil can cause problems, especially when the roots don't have enough time to dry out.
Wrinkled leaves
The plant may be using up its stored moisture and could be ready for water.
Long, sparse vines
Insufficient light can contribute to stretched growth and larger spaces between leaves.
Good Match For
This might be your plant if...
You want a delicate trailing plant that can turn a shelf, hanging planter, or sunny window into a little feature without taking up much floor space.
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