Ceropegia woodii - String of Spades

Ceropegia Woodii ‘String of Spades’, also known as String of Spades, is a charming trailing succulent prized for its distinctive, heart-shaped to spade-shaped leaves arranged along slender, cascading vines. The fleshy leaves can develop attractive green and purple tones, especially with plenty of bright light. Its trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, and containers where the long vines can spill gracefully over the edges.

LIGHT | Bright indirect light to several hours of gentle direct sunlight
COLD TOLERANCE | Protect from frost; best kept above 5°C (41°F)
WATER | Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Water less frequently during the cooler months.
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH, approximately 6.0–7.0.
SOIL TYPE | Very well-draining cactus or succulent mix
FERTILIZER | Diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings, vine cuttings, or tubers
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low to average household humidity
ACTIVE SEASON | Spring through autumn
GROWTH HABIT | Trailing and cascading
STEM | Slender, flexible and trailing stems that can produce small aerial tubers
LEAVES | Fleshy, spade-shaped leaves with green colouring and attractive purple markings or undersides
FLOWER | Small tubular flowers with a distinctive lantern-like shape, typically pinkish-purple and cream
FAMILY | Apocynaceae

NOTE | String of Spades is closely related to String of Hearts and shares its trailing growth habit. Avoid keeping the soil constantly wet, as the fleshy roots and tubers are susceptible to rot. Provide good air circulation and allow the growing medium to dry between waterings.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS

Cut a healthy section of vine containing at least one or two nodes. Allow the cut end to dry for a day or two, then place the node in contact with a well-draining succulent mix. Keep the cutting in bright shade during the rooting period and avoid keeping the soil constantly wet.

Roots should begin to develop within a few weeks under warm growing conditions. Once the cutting has rooted and new growth appears, gradually increase light and allow the soil to dry between waterings.