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title: "Any tips how to keep a String of Hearts healthy? I haven't been…"
description: "Any tips how to keep a String of Hearts healthy? I haven't been having much luck but I think I found the problem."
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Mia"
published: "2023-09-15T09:55:07.651Z"
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# Any tips how to keep a String of Hearts healthy? I haven't been…

_Posted by Mia on 2023-09-15_

Any tips how to keep a String of Hearts healthy? I haven't been having much luck but I think I found the problem.

## 3 comments

### Plant Father commented on 2023-09-15

most important factors in the care of ceropegia woodii (string of hearts) are well draining soil and a small pot since they have shallow delicate root systems. the soil i use for them is 80% drainage and 20% moisture-retention. i only water when the bottom leaves (closest to the soil) turn soft and more flexible. they also require a lot of light, especially the variegated form

#### Mia replied on 2023-09-17

Ok thank you. I am planning to do a big repot of all my plants once I have brought all their new pots so ill definitely change the soil then but for now I'll feel the leaves thanks! I have been feeling them but ones further down the strings about 6 inches down

#### Mia replied on 2023-09-19

Hi, sorry I had another question for you if you don't mind. Some of the leaves are more flexible but some aren't, could that be due to the roots being compromised?

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