Hearts is a trailing plant native to South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. The stems can grow very long, so put it up as high as you like and watch it try to reach the ground. It makes a fantastic hanging plant. One of the best trailing plants once cared for in the correct manner.
If it has conditions it loves – moderate light; moderate watering – it may reward you with curious flowers, which are long and pink with deep purple stamens.
Did you know?
The first string of hearts plant in the UK lived in the famous Kew Garden South West London.
String of Hearts isNon toxic to pets.
Watering
Don't be too generous with watering as she likes being completely bone dry before watering and even then enjoys a few days dry before watering,
Light
Although she is a very easy going plant. She prefers bright, indirect light but will manage in moderate shade. Somewhere bright with filtered light through your blinds is perfect.
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