Which Ceropegia variety to choose?

The Ceropegia genus offers several varieties with different shapes and habits. Here’s how the Ceropegia Woodii stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Ceropegia Woodii (this plant): silver heart-shaped leaves (H50 cm), fine trailing stems, romantic effect. Classic iconic version.
• Ceropegia Linearis Iris: thin elongated leaves (H38 cm), elegant trailing habit, more linear appearance. Fine and graphic version.
• Ceropegia Linearis Remy: thin tubular leaves (H38 cm), compact trailing habit, unique texture. Compact tubular version.

Why choose the Ceropegia Woodii? If you’re looking for the most romantic and iconic variety with its small silver heart-shaped leaves that create a poetic cascading effect, the Ceropegia Woodii is the perfect choice. It is the most popular and recognizable variety of the genus.

Exposure & placement

The Ceropegia Woodii appreciates Partial shade with bright indirect light. The brighter the light, the more pronounced the silver patterns will be.

• Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates gentle morning sun.
• Ideal: hanging near a window, high shelf, desk, living room, or bedroom.
• Temperature: 15 to 25 °C, tolerates variations.
• Substrate: very well-draining, cactus and succulent soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: when hanging, its stems can reach over one meter in length for a spectacular cascading effect.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry out completely between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 2 weeks in spring-summer, once a month in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: once every 4-6 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid cactus fertilizer.
• Pruning: pinch the tips to encourage branching and a bushier habit.

Succulents prefer to be forgotten — better to underwater than overwater.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its small silver heart-shaped leaves, the Ceropegia Woodii brings a touch of romance and poetry to your urban jungle. It creates a delicate and charming trailing focal point.

• To pair with: Senecio, Rhipsalis, Hoya, Dischidia, or other trailing plants to create a suspended urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: macramé hanger, white ceramic decorative pot hanger, or woven basket to highlight the cascading effect.
• Ambiance: perfect hanging near a window, on a high shelf to let the stems cascade, romantic bedroom or living room.

The small heart-shaped leaves create a unique romantic and poetic effect that catches every eye.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for succulent beginners.
• Fast growth — enjoy a plant that grows quickly and creates a spectacular cascading effect.
• Heart-shaped leaves — the most romantic and iconic variety of the genus.
• Avoid overwatering — the main cause of death is root rot.
• Bright light = pronounced silver patterns — more indirect light = more silver leaves.
• Pinch the tips — encourages branching and a bushier habit.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring in a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Very easy to propagate — cut a stem and plant it directly in the substrate.
• Non-toxic for animals — safe for cats and dogs.
• Stems can reach over one meter in length — spectacular when hanging.
• Can produce small purple tubular flowers — fascinating and original.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Ceropegia woodii
• Common name: Ceropegia Woodii, String of Hearts, String of Hearts, String of Hearts
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Origin: semi-arid regions of South Africa
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 × H50 cm
• Adult size: trailing stems up to 100–200 cm in length
• Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light
• Watering: low, allow to dry completely between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Romantic / Bohemian / Urban jungle
• Particularity: silver heart-shaped leaves, spectacular trailing stems, fast growth, non-toxic, very easy to care for

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver patterns and the length of the stems naturally vary according to the varieties.