String of hearts repotting

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.

Plant coveredCeropegia woodiiString of hearts · Rosary vine · indoor container

Check the roots, mix and drainage

When to repot

What to inspect

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.

What changes it

If repotting is needed, use spring timing. Spring is a preference for necessary work, not a reason to repot a stable plant every year.

Use the smallest practical size increase

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.

Move the rootball without unnecessary damage

How to repot

Use cactus or succulent mix amended with coarse sand or perlite in a container that drains freely. No root-trimming or division sequence is established.

Keep light, water and support steady

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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