#variegated string of hearts

[thesimpleleaf]

And a few other views from my art room this morning.

1) Ficus bonsai that I obviously haven’t done much training on

2-3) Two of my Hoyas that quite love being in this room; got them as 4” pots about two years ago and have had blooms on both

4) Variegated string of hearts, some vines have lost the variegation mutation

[jerseymuppet]

Plant Master Jude. Who Want Me?

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[erjmokay]

Do I already have 100+ plants? Yes. Did I just get more? Also yes.

BUT LOOK AT THIS PRECIOUS LIL POT OF BABIES

[plantshaped]

All my prop boxes are completely stuffed right now

[pinkplantsrcool]

Plant collection update <3

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It's been a minute since I updated all my plants on here! Here's the family photo, it only excludes some propagations.

[haunted-calathea]

Pink plants 🩷

(pink blush aloe, two un-id'd, variegated string of hearts)

(bubblegum tradescantia, variegated Moses in the cradle tradescantia, calathea dottie (?), pink princess philo, pinguicula)

[pricklypaws]

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[wishesofhappiness]

[thymeandmint]

i just did a whole bunch of Big Chops to some of my plants which is. never advisable going into winter but i had some plants that looked a bit worse for wear with the whole moving house and being in a bit of a tough mental spot.

Ive chopped down my variegated monstera (for the second time?? i think??) but like HUGELY. it only had 2 leaves due to my endless war against thrips, so each leaf is its own cutting and then i cut the stem down into 3 node pieces and the original stem. So looking at potentially 6 growth points! lets hope that none of them rot <33

also chopped up my variegated syngonium quite heavily, ive turned the leaves into their own cutting and done the same as the monstera by chopping up the stem into about 4 nodes and the original stem.

I left my pink princess outside all summer and im looking at doing a similar chop and prop situ with her too, its such a forever unruly plant ive never gotten her to look pretty.

Im doing most of my stem propagations in soil instead of spagnum moss/perlite mostly because i dont have any of either atm and also just to see how it goes! It would be great if they could propagate in the pots theyd just be growing in!!

I havent done any legitimate propagation in a long time so heres hoping i am successful

[overwhelmedfernfrond]

i feel really bad rn, do you have any cool plant facts?

yes!! and i’m sorry you feel bad, i hope you feel better soon and feel free to dm me if you want to talk to someone 🫂

lemme yap at you about plant ✨variegation✨!

in case you don’t know, variegation is when a plant has differently-coloured zones, like my rosary vine here (variegated w/ pink and white):

note: as you can tell, my string-of-hearts doesn’t have very vibrant pink variegation; that’s because, woefully, it doesn’t get a ton of sunlight (it’s still thriving, just not super bright). honestly though, the duller pink is kind of a vibe and my plant is alive and growing which is all that matters, really

anyways! variegation is characterized by a lack of pigment, such a chlorophyll, in parts of the plant! it has a variety of causes including genetic mutations and can even be the result of viral infections!

my favourite type of variegation is called chimeral variegation, because it’s really cool and also like the chimera in greek mythology

chimeral plants contain more than one type of genetic makeup in their tissues!! the lack of chlorophyll-producing tissue in some tissues causes variegation with white or yellow coloured zones on the leaf (due to some of the plant’s meristematic tissue losing the ability to produce chloroplasts, so that the tissue it produces is no longer green)

i hope this is as cool as i think it is!! take care and feel better <3!!

[edenfenixblogs]

Plants! (Will post bonsai pics after wiring the bonsais tomorrow)

String of Dolphins

Variegated string of hearts

String of turtles

Variegated string of pearls

Striped jade

Hoya compacta (Hindu plant)

Ruby necklace

A variety of heirloom seeds.

One random succulent that just spoke to me

Still need: prayer plant (lemon lime), Venus fly trap (they’re actually really cute and I wanna keep one in the kitchen to catch any gnats during the summer)

[garrulus]

my variegated string of hearts has this one leaf that is half green and half pink and it gave two new branches, one variegated and one reverted; it's so cool!

[succygirl]

Variegated string of hearts going the no chlorophyll route on one of its branches. 🫡

[pinkplantsrcool]

Variegated String of Hearts

I just received my Variegated String of Hearts! Very excited to add this one to my collection! While it wasn't the first plant I physically obtained, it was the first one I ordered to start out my collection, and after a few weeks of waiting it's arrived safely!

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My plant and photo, Purchased from: AllisonSucculents on Etsy!

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➸ Basic Info

The String of Heart (Ceropegia woodii) is a trailing succulent native to South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe that can grow strings over 9 feet long! It gets its name from its heart shaped leaves, and can come in a variety of colors including green, pink, purple, silver, and creamy white.

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➸ Care

• Temperature

Unless you live somewhere that maintains a constant temperature of over 60°, the string of hearts is a plant best kept potted. They prefer to be kept at a temperature range of 80°-85° (or 60° During the Winter Time)

• Light

The sting of hearts loves light, but not direct sunlight! It'll be the happiest when placed next to a large window- I personally will be keeping mine on a screened in porch! Remember that too much light can scotch a succulent, and too little will cause it to discolor or become over watered more easily. Rotating your succulent will also help ensure the entire plant is getting the proper amount of exposure to light. One way to tell that your sting of hearts isn't getting enough light is the leaves will begin to grow wider apart and become less marbled, and paler in color

• Watering

The very first tip I was given by a fellow plant owning friend when I asked her for tips, was to water your string of hearts from the bottom! Submerge around 1/4 of your plant for roughly 10 minutes, then allow it to drain thoroughly to prevent root rot. It's recommended to water it once weekly during the spring and summer, or when the top few inches of soil are dry. During the Fall and winter, your plant will be dormant and only need water once a month or when the soil goes entirely dry. One good way to tell when your plant needs water is when the leaves are softer and squishy. A healthy string of hearts will have tight, turgid leaves. If your plants leaves grow yellow, brown, or black and are mushy, you're most likely over watering.

• Humidity

String of Hearts do best when kept at a humidity level of 40-60%. Your plant may begin to shrivel and turn brown while not growing much if the humidity is too low. Too much humidity may encourage fungal growth or pest breeding, as well as root rot. Yellow, suddenly dropping leaves are a good sign your plant may be too humid!

• Repotting

String of Hearts like to be reported every few years, or when the roots begin to grow out of the drainage holes of its pot. They also do best being repotted during the summer, but take extra care handling these plants as their leaves can be very delicate. This is also a good opportunity to add new, more nutrient-rich soil to make sure the plant is getting everything it needs.

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✔️ This plant is pet safe

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Articles Referenced, as well as good resources for sting of heart owners:

Succulentsbox.com

Greg.app

Thespruce.com

[haunted-calathea]

Made a circle trellis for my vsoh :) she's so pretty<3