Variegated String of Hearts is from the Apocynaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Houseplant you may have.
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What is the best way to repot your Variegated String of Hearts?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Variegated String of Hearts.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Variegated String of Hearts
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Variegated String of Hearts loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Variegated String of Hearts needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer. autumn and soil ph which is 4 to 6.5 to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Variegated String of Hearts out of the original pot
Variegated String of Hearts can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Variegated String of Hearts as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Variegated String of Hearts to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Variegated String of Hearts would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Light, well draining, cactus mix soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Variegated String of Hearts with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Vanilla so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
What is the best way to take care of Variegated String of Hearts?
Variegated String of Hearts is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
What plant family is Variegated String of Hearts from?
Variegated String of Hearts is from the family of Apocynaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Houseplant which is non-hazardous once mature.
Does Variegated String of Hearts have any other names?
Variegated String of Hearts Ceropegia woodii var. or Ceropegia woodii var. are all other names you may have heard your Variegated String of Hearts be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Vanda Orchid |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Persian Shield |
Variegated String of Hearts: taking care of your green companion after repotting
In the aftercare of Variegated String of Hearts, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Bright, indirect light), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (9-12 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Variegated String of Hearts is from (South Africa). If you do this correctly, your Variegated String of Hearts should grow to its mature size in its new pot of Vines 3-9 ft. long.
How to work out if you have repot Variegated String of Hearts correctly
Like all plants in the same family like Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig, a mature Variegated String of Hearts may get to Vines 3-9 ft. long but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of nan blooms during the Summer. autumn period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Should you keep your repotted Variegated String of Hearts inside or outside?
Whether Variegated String of Hearts is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Variegated String of Hearts from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: South Africa. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 9-12 (USDA)