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hearts on a string

Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Ceropegia
Family: Apocynaceae
Common Names: heart vine, hearts entangled, rosary plant, string of hearts, sweetheart vine, rosary vine [2]

About this plant

C. linearis subsp. woodii is an evergreen tuberous perennial with long trailing stems to 1m or more, bearing small, heart-shaped, grey-patterned leaves purple beneath, and lantern-shaped pink and purple tubular flowers 2cm long

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost. Water moderately when in growth and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times. Keep plants dry at other times

Pruning

No regular pruning necessary

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in early spring or propagate from stem bulbils. Alternatively take stem cuttings, 10-15cm (4-6in) long in early summer, root in a cactus compost at 22-25°C (72-77°F), and keep moist

Pests

Vulnerable to mealybugs, aphids and scale insects

Diseases

Vulnerable to basal rot if too wet in winter

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years