Complete guide to ceropegia woodii care

Ceropegia woodii, also called string of hearts, rosary vine or in our case - Peggy, is a unique and attractive trailing plant. It’s a popular choice for hanging baskets and containers because of its dainty heart-shaped leaves and trailing stems. This easy-care plant can be grown indoors or outdoors and is a great choice for beginners. Your ceropegia woodii will enjoy:

• Most light conditions, it's pretty easygoing
• Light watering, so let it dry out between drinks
• Feeding once a month in spring and summer

Ceropegia woodii prefers bright, indirect light. Outdoors, it’s best to provide dappled shade or morning sun and afternoon shade. Indoors, keep the plant near a bright window but away from direct sunlight. If the leaves start to yellow or become crispy, the plant is getting too much light.

Ceropegia woodii is drought-tolerant and doesn’t need frequent watering. Water when the soil feels dry, it won't enjoy being soggy. If the leaves start to droop or wilt, the plant needs more water.

Ceropegia woodii prefers a fast-draining soil. A potting mix with a blend of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and compost or coco coir is ideal. You can also use a cactus or succulent potting mix.

Ceropegia woodii doesn’t need frequent fertilising. Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser diluted to half-strength. Don’t fertilise during the winter when the plant is dormant.

Ceropegia woodii is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting around 6 inches long and remove any lower leaves. Dip the end of the cutting in rooting hormone and plant it in a pot filled with moist, fast-draining soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright spot and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in about four weeks.

Ceropegia woodii is generally pest- and disease-free. The most common pests are mealybugs, spider mites, and scale. To prevent pests, inspect the plant regularly and remove any pests you find.