String of Hearts / Rosary Vine (Ceropegia woodii): Charming Succulent Vine

Botanical Name: Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii

Whether you call it Rosary Vine or String of Hearts, this charming succulent vine captivates. Pairs of heart-shaped leaves appear every ~3 in (8 cm) along slender stems.

Leaves are splotched with a lacy white pattern on top, purple underneath. Display in a hanging basket to show off long, heart-studded vines.

Easy Propagation & Care

• Propagate: Small tubers form along stems, causing branching. Remove anytime, set on soil surface to grow more plants in same pot.
• Prune: When leggy, cut back. Reinsert stem cuttings in soil for fuller display.
• Repot: Spring when crowded, up one pot size. Grows from 2-in (5 cm) tubers—place on soil surface. Sandy mix + drainage hole to prevent tuber rot.

This carefree classic was once wildly popular but less common now—perhaps because it's so easy? Easy-care plants get less respect. If you find it, buy it. Long-lived and easy to propagate.

Rosary Vine Care Quick Reference

• Origin: South Africa
• Height: Trails to 3 ft (90 cm)+
• Light: Bright with some direct sun
• Water: Lightly moist spring/summer. Sparingly fall/winter. Semi-succulent—more tolerant of dry than wet.
• Humidity: Moderate room humidity
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
• Soil: 1 part potting mix + 1 part sand/perlite for fast drainage
• Fertilizer: Monthly spring/summer with balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength
• Propagation: Stem tip cuttings in moist soil, or stem tubers placed on soil surface