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title: "I have this string of hearts cutting given to me by a friend, I was…"
description: "I have this string of hearts cutting given to me by a friend, I was wondering the best way to give it a chance to grow roots? I have perlite and coco coir…"
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author: "Danny"
published: "2023-11-03T20:01:43.47Z"
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# I have this string of hearts cutting given to me by a friend, I was…

_Posted by Danny on 2023-11-03_

I have this string of hearts cutting given to me by a friend, I was wondering the best way to give it a chance to grow roots? I have perlite and coco coir fibre for propagation and soil mixes, of course as well as water propagation. What method would be considered the best for a string of hearts?

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## 9 comments

### Cherrybergher commented on 2023-11-03

I have had the best success with long strands in water. However to have to multiple growth points I would cut each node and place each node in perlite that is sitting in a tiny bit of water all the time so the perlite can draw up as much water as it needs to stay damp. Cover the container with a clear lid or plastic wrap to increase humidity. Set it either under a grow light or on a windowsill.

#### Danny replied on 2023-11-03

I see! I already have a little perlite chamber for my monstera node which has rooted really well, would I just cut the strand in half as pictured and then place them both into the chamber too?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/v4GStWVHc5xZu566C65I_3aKGCkOdgjUZXh-Hc6dAfY/c80e1f5c23654f3da0f4fd2851a28c10.webp?size=large)

#### Danny replied on 2023-11-03

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/v4GStWVHc5xZu566C65I_3aKGCkOdgjUZXh-Hc6dAfY/2c922e2ed0924865bcc4cb4b8585a485.webp?size=large)

#### Cherrybergher replied on 2023-11-03

Yep. Make sure the node right between the leaves is buried in the perilite as that is where the roots will grow from.

#### Danny replied on 2023-11-03

thank you, I trust i’ll get amazing results with your advice! Thank you so much!

### Plantlicious commented on 2023-11-03

I love string of hearts. They are easy to care for and fast growers. I’ve never propagated as of yet

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#### Danny replied on 2023-11-03

A very beautiful plant! I’m very excited to add it to my collection, which is probably the cause of my anxiety toward propagating it properly haha!

#### Danny replied on 2023-11-03

your string of hearts is stunning!!

#### Plantlicious replied on 2023-11-04

TY🥰

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