Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ceropegia woodii String of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Chain of Hearts,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Groundcovers Pendulous, Spreading
Description:
Attractive succulent-like trailing vine with small heart-shaped grey, green and pink leaves and tiny trumpet-like mauve flowers towards the end of summer. Perfect choice for hanging baskets. Grows approx. 10cm tall x 200cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sheltered position with access to some bright indirect sunlight. Plant in a suitable container using a good quality potting mix. Fertilise twice a year with a liquid feed as required.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Asclepiadaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey, Pink, Variegated
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate