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Variegated string of hearts guide
Ceropegia woodii variegated, also called Ceropegia woodii 'Variegata', pink string of hearts
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the soil is dry almost all the way down
- Humidity
- Dry room air is fine
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
- Soil
- Cactus and succulent mix
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- Strands trail 1 to 2 m (3 to 6 ft)
- Propagation
- Strand cuttings in water or on soil, or the small tubers along the vine
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes variegated string of hearts different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the string of hearts care guide.
What it is
Variegated string of hearts has the same small, heart-shaped leaves as the plain kind, with cream and pink edges. The stems are bright pink. In good light, some leaves turn almost all pink.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| Variegated | Green and cream with pink edges | Pink and cream on leaves and stems |
| String of hearts | Dark green with silver marbling | No pink or cream |
| ‘Silver Glory’ string of hearts | Almost all silver | Silver, not pink |
Care differences
The pink needs bright indirect light and some gentle morning sun. In low light, it fades to green. It grows slower than the plain kind.
Reverting
Cut out strands that grow all green. Keep it bright.
Grow it from a cutting
Lay a strand on moist soil and pin it down. Roots grow from the nodes. The small tubers along the stem also root.
Buying it
Variegated string of hearts is sold at plant shops and online. Look for pink stems and leaves with cream and pink edges.