String of Hearts Care 101

The String of Hearts can be grown outdoors as a sprawling ground cover, in rock gardens, or for cascading down walls during the summer months or even all year round, given that it lives in a warmer climate (15 degrees C or above)

They can grow up to 3m long, so if you're growing this baby indoors, be sure to hang this plant somewhere high so you can witness the true beauty of a cascading string of hearts.

Light

Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.

Water

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Pets

This plant is pet friendly!

Fun Fact

Propagate this plant in water by cutting off its long, trailing vines.

Sad Plant Signs

Wrinkling leaves, dry potting mix:Thirsty plant, underwatered

Mushy stems, wet potting mix:Root rot, overwatered

Leaf drop:Low light, or moisture-stress

Hot Tip:

To prevent balding on the top of the plant, ensure that your plants soil is getting plenty of sunlight. This can also help prevent root rot as soil may take longer to dry out if it isn't seeing any sun.

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