Senecio 'String of Hearts'

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• Botanical: Senecio mikanoides
• Common: String of Hearts, Sweetheart Plant, Vine Plant

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 60-80°F
• Humidity: Medium
• Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering
• Fertilize: Every 6-8 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
• Preferred Soil: Cacti and Succulent Potting Mix

• Senecio's can tolerate some direct light.
• Trim back excessively long stems to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
• Easily propagated through stem cuttings. Allow the cut end to callous over before planting in soil.

• Member of the Apocynaceae family, also known as the dogbane family, which is a large family of flowering plants with over 4,500 species.
• Senecio species are found worldwide, from desert regions to mountainous terrains and tropical areas. Some popular species like Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls) are native to parts of Africa.

• The String of Hearts is often called the "Sweetheart Vine" due to its heart-shaped leaves.
• It produces unique, lantern-shaped flowers that are usually purple in color.
• Some Senecios have been reclassified as the Ceropegia genus. The new botanical name for this plant is Ceropegia woodie.
• Like many succulents, the Blue Chalk plant is highly drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.