Ceropegia Woodii ‘String Of Hearts’ – 8cm
£6.99
[stock_lvl]Light
Full sun (direct light) – A plant that needs full sun requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to not only survive but thrive. South facing windows are perfect for this but if you do not have any look for a site that get drenched in plenty of sunlight. No barriers between your plant and the light should be present e.g. a tree casting a shadow.
Top Tip – Plants tend to grow towards the light – rotate your plant every time you water it to make them grow evenly.
Watering
Low demand – Before you water always feel the soil all the soil should be dry before watering again. Water well and then allow the soil too dry out fully before watering again. If the plant gets too much water, it is at risk of rot.
Water type unsensitive – Normal tap water is fine for this plant
Temperature
These are the recommended temperatures for your plant to thrive, making it happy and healthy: 17°C-25°C
Fertilizing
Growth period – The growth period for this plant is spring/summer.
In optimal conditions, it should be fertilised during the growth period because this will assist in keeping your plant alive as well as promote healthy growth. You can use a diluted liquid fertiliser or sprinkle a solid fertiliser (Silver Soil Booster) on top of the soil. Always follow the product instructions.
Resting period – The growth period for this plant is autumn/winter.
Only fertilise this plant in its resting period if it is actively growing (putting out new leaves) and use a weak fertiliser at half the recommended dose. Most plants will go dormant in and stop growing so will not need fertilisation. If you were to fertilise a dormant plant it won’t absorb the nutrients which will stay in the soil and can cause chemical burn to the plant.
Humidity
Dry humidity – This plant doesn’t require any humidity to thrive.
Soil
Succulent/Peperomia mix – These plants tend to have fleshy, water filled leaves so require a well-draining soil to avoid over watering. Try 1-part coco coir or potting mix + 1-part perlite. Alternatively, you can use cactus premade cactus soil.
Toxicity
Non toxic for animals and humans.
As with any plant, do not repot within 1-2 weeks of receiving as you need your plant to acclimatise to your house and recover from the stress of shipping.