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Description
About Ceropegia woodiif. variegata /String of Heart Variegata (6 inch)
String of Hearts Variegata, lovingly known as String of Hearts, has beautifully shaped heart-shaped leaves with distinctive color variegation and texture. Often in gorgeous shades of green, cream and pink, these leaves look as if they have been painted by an artist's hand . Its long, slender stems crisscross as an endless chain of hearts, radiating warmth and love. Whether placed alone in a pot or hanging in a basket, it can add a touch of soft color and vitality to the home space.
How to care for Ceropegia woodiif. variegata /String of Heart Variegata (6 inch)
Sun/Temperature: The color will be brilliant in full sunlight. It can usually be placed in indirect light, but if placed outdoors then special care should be taken to avoid sun exposure during the summer. It grows between 65°F and 80°F . It can adapt to different temperatures, but do not expose it to temperatures below 40°F and above 85°F for long periods of time or suddenly.
Soil/Fertilizer: It is necessary to choose a well-drained and permeable soil, for example, a mixture of granular and peat soil, to which you can add a small amount of organic fertilizer. Fertilizer can be applied 3-4 times in a year, but it needs to be in small amounts.
Watering: You can use soak and dry watering method to water it. Since it has larger bases called caudex that store water for it for a long period of time, you don't need to overwater it and overwatering can lead to plant root rot and other moisture related problems.
Pests and Diseases: Common pests include mealybugs and aphids. When encountering mealybugs you can gently rub the mealybugs off the affected area of the plant with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. When encountering aphids you can use a strong stream of water from a hose to rinse the aphids from the plant and spray neem oil on the affected area to ensure thorough coverage of the aphids.
Pot: To keep the soil dry, you also need to consider clay pots with drainage holes when choosing a planter. styling For you can choose a hanging basket planter to suspend the pot, or a taller planter to allow its stems to spread downward.
Trimming: Without breaking its stems, you can trim the trailing stems to make them more compact. You also cultivate stems using support structures such as trellises or moss poles to create specific shapes or patterns.
Propagation: Ceropegia woodiif. variegata is an easy succulent to propagate and can be propagated using leaves. The steps are: select mature, healthy leaves and gently insert the lower end of the leaf into the soil, burying it about an inch. Water gently after inserting the leaf, making sure the soil is moist but not overly saturated and not pouring water directly onto the leaf.
More Information
Primary color: Silver/Green
Secondary color: Pink/Purple
Bloom color: Purple
Cold hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones10-12(from 30℉ to50℉ )
Product format: Rooted in 6" pot
Suitability: Hanging planters/pots, Fairy gardens
Propagation: Easy by Stem cuttings
Special characteristic: Pet safe, heart-shaped foliage
Shipping
We pack all shipments by hand.
We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.
Shipping Speed
In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.
HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.
EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.
Winter shipping
We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.
Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.
Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories
Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.
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