In plant classification, the String of Hearts belongs to a different family and genus

Alternative Names of the String of Hearts

The String of Hearts is native to South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is a succulent plant of the genus Ceropegia in the family Apocynaceae, also known as a succulence plant. Alternative names: Heart Vine, String of Nickels, Wax Flower.

Habits of the String of Hearts

The suitable growing temperature for the String of Hearts is 15-25°C, but it can also tolerate the high temperatures of 35°C in summer and can withstand low temperatures of around 10°C in winter, showing strong adaptability to temperature. It likes scattered light and avoids direct strong light. It does not like fertilizer, and especially avoids high-phosphorus and high-potassium fertilizers. When fertilizing, dilute fertilizer should be applied, avoiding concentrated fertilizer or using only nitrogen fertilizer. Because its roots have large tubers that can store nutrients and water, it is a very drought-tolerant plant.

Uses of the String of Hearts

The String of Hearts has a relatively beautiful leaf shape and color, with a certain ornamental value. It is often planted in plastic hanging baskets and hung at the side of doors or in front of windows, with its stems and vines swaying in the wind, which is very interesting; when planted in ceramic pots and placed in indoor corners, on tall flower stands, or on top of bookcases, its stems and vines hang down and can reach about 150 cm in length, flowing freely and being very popular. The potted plant can also be placed next to televisions and computers to absorb radiation, and it can also be planted indoors to absorb substances such as formaldehyde and purify the air.

The Flower Language of the String of Hearts

The String of Hearts has heart-shaped leaves, and the leaves grow in pairs, which corresponds to the saying "two hearts beat as one."

Love you for a lifetime.

Paired lovers, leaning on each other.