{"product_id":"ceropegia-woodii-merel-string-of-hearts","title":"Ceropegia woodii 'Merel' - String of Hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe String of Hearts is a fantastic, low-maintenance houseplant with eyecatching foliage which can grow to impressive lengths (with a bit of patience). The common name is particularly descriptive, as the leaves grow off a thin vine and are in the shape of hearts! The silvery variegation across each leaf is also stunning, and really shines in a bright spot. The phrase 'thrives on neglect' is a good one to have in mind with this plant- basically, it doesn't need watering very often!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeropegia woodii (wax-fountain plant, Wood's species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eor Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Collar of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Hearts-on-a-String, Sweetheart vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe to Eastern South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill benefit from a splash of morning sun, especially during autumn and winter, and otherwise will benefit from a spot in bright, indirect light. An east-facing window would be ideal! Make sure it gets no more than three hours of direct sun per day as this can burn the leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the soil completely dry out between waters; make sure the leaves do not sit wet, and don't leave the soil soggy. The brighter the location, the quicker the soil will dry. Yellowing leaves are a sign of overwatering; if they are shrivelling and going crispy you may be under-watering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is adapted to low humidity, so don't put it anywhere damp and don't worry about misting it! Just make sure it's not in a cold draught or above a hot radiator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a well-draining soil mix. One with added sand and grit, such as a mix designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents, will work well here. Repot every three years as the plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed once a month; use a fertiliser designed for cacti \u0026amp; succulents for best results, and use when watering to avoid burning the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant likes temperatures between 12-30°C - make sure it doesn't drop below 10°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can trim and propagate the individual vines to make your plant more bushy, or let them grow really long- just take care when maintaining it as they tangle easily. The vines will propagate in water, if you trim off a stem and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"14cm","offer_id":58632818884989,"sku":"6624831158871","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/de\/products\/ceropegia-woodii-merel-string-of-hearts","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}