String of hearts repotting
Ceropegia woodii
Quick answer
Repot Ceropegia woodii only after checking roots, mix, and drainage. If a change is needed, use spring timing, a free-draining succulent mix, and a container that is not much larger.

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String of hearts repotting
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When to repot
Repot only when roots or exhausted mix limit the current container and drainage remains reliable after inspection. A stable String of hearts does not need an annual change.
If repotting is needed, use spring timing. Spring is a preference for necessary work, not a reason to repot a stable plant every year.
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Choosing the next pot
Keep a drainage hole and avoid moving the plant into a large pot automatically. String of hearts often prefers to stay somewhat crowded, so follow root and mix condition.
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How to repot
Use cactus or succulent mix amended with coarse sand or perlite in a container that drains freely.
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After repotting
After the change, let the medium dry fully between waterings, reduce water in winter, and protect the plant from cold, wet conditions. This is not a fixed post-repot calendar.
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Sources4 references
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Plants of the World OnlineTaxonomy · accepted name · synonymy · classification
- North Carolina State University Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxLight · dry-down · soil · winter · hanging container · pests · root rot · yellowing · wilting · scorch
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of ExtensionLight · winter temperature · drainage · dry-down · cactus mix · fertilizer · repotting · mealybugs
- Royal Horticultural SocietySynonym identity · cactus compost · water · fertilizer · winter dryness · pests · basal rot · Bright indirect light · direct-sun scorch · low-light legginess · dry-down · humidity · temperature
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