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title: "Hello! Late last summer, I had my string-of-hearts outside and my…"
description: "Hello! Late last summer, I had my string-of-hearts outside and my poor guy was attacked by a mouse. Of about 6 strings only two survived. Once it was strong…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Planta Newbie"
published: "2026-04-27T15:14:39.544815Z"
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# Hello! Late last summer, I had my string-of-hearts outside and my…

_Posted by Planta Newbie on 2026-04-27_

Hello!  
Late last summer, I had my string-of-hearts outside and my poor guy was attacked by a mouse. Of about 6 strings only two survived. Once it was strong enough, I decided to put the strings back into the pot to repopulate. After about a month, I got this. I’m not sure what to do because I don’t want to stress it out again.

I thank everyone for advice in advance! 💚

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oqCYmAMj7zCNBoRbak3Jia0HbeXwcJw-mD6GET9Jurs/PY4zI_RvTeCZo-JZ4Vgo2g.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-04-29

rip it out of the pot!! that's more than likely a weed and it will 100% try to choke out your SOH. it's easier to handle a little shock than the roots being suffocated

#### Planta Newbie replied on 2026-04-30

Thank you! I did as you said. I’m also going to change the soil again just to be safe. I also put the weed in its own pot to find out what it really is. Google Lens says it’s most likely a Physalis peruviana or Cape Gooseberry. Oh well! I just have to wait and see.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oqCYmAMj7zCNBoRbak3Jia0HbeXwcJw-mD6GET9Jurs/Dy53B2agRQay2TG7lCssvQ.webp?size=large)

#### Planta Newbie replied on 2026-06-14

Update on the weed. It has flowered a now bearing fruit 😁. It’s a golden berry plant.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oqCYmAMj7zCNBoRbak3Jia0HbeXwcJw-mD6GET9Jurs/oM2F9iIUThe7JsqaC5M1mA.webp?size=large)

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-06-14

whaat? jackpot, free berries! that's so funny

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