String of Hearts Variegata is a variegated variety of the Ceropegia linearis succulent native to South Africa. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The vines can grow up to 120 cm long and have heart-shaped foliage comes in silver, green, and cream. The leaves are green in the center with white margins. They develop delicate purple-tinged flowers in winter.
Sunlight: Situate near a bright north, east, or west window. The delicate leaves with variegation can scorch easily if exposed to hot direct sunlight for over 2 hours. Filter intense light.
Water: Bottom watering the plant and allowing the soil and roots to drink water from the planter drainage holes. Or soak the plants with the planter pot and get them out of the container after 15 minutes of bath time. Never top watering the string succulents. During active growth seasons, the string of hearts variegated should be watered frequently. Reduce the watering frequency and quantity in winter when the plant goes semi-dormant.
Soil: Use a fast-draining cactus and succulent mix amended with extra perlite or sand to prevent excessive moisture retention.
Planter: Trailing varieties do best in wide and shallow containers with multiple bottom drainage holes. Avoid dense pots that retain water.
Propagation: Take at least 3-inch healthy stem cuttings in spring and allow cut ends to callous over before rooting in the suitable soil mix. Keep soil slightly moist initially.
Fertilizer: Feed every 2-3 weeks during peak growing season with a balanced cactus fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Primary color: Silver/Green
Secondary color: Pink/Purple
Bloom color: Purple
Cold hardiness: Zone 10-12
Product format: 2”
Suitability: Hanging planters/pots, Fairy gardens
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Special characteristic: Heart-shaped foliage
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.
Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!
