Ceropegia woodii ‘Variegata’, a stunning variety of the popular Chain of Hearts, is celebrated for its beautiful, variegated foliage. Its long, slender vines are adorned with delicate, heart-shaped leaves marbled with shades of green, cream, and pink. The stems themselves also have a lovely purplish hue. This plant has a fast-growing, cascading habit, making it an ideal choice for hanging baskets or high shelves where its colourful foliage can be admired. The more light it gets, the more pronounced the pink and cream colours will be.
Care Tips:
- Light: This plant loves bright, indirect light. To maintain its vibrant variegation, it needs more light than the non-variegated variety. It can handle a little direct morning sun, but too much harsh, direct sun can scorch the leaves and cause them to lose their colour.
- Watering: Like most succulents, it’s susceptible to root rot from overwatering. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter when the plant goes into a dormant state.
- Soil: Use a well-draining, airy potting mix, such as a succulent or cactus mix, to prevent waterlogging.
- Pruning: You can prune the vines to control the length and encourage a fuller, bushier plant.
- Propagation: Variegated Chain of Hearts is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. You can either place a cutting with a few nodes into water until roots form, or lay the stem directly on top of the soil. Some plants also produce small, bead-like tubers along the stem, which can be planted directly in soil to start a new plant.
