Worm Plant: Delicate Trailing Hearts & Easy Care

Charming Heart-Shaped Trailing Vines

The Worm Plant enchants with its delicate, thread-like vines adorned with tiny heart-shaped leaves. This romantic trailing succulent creates cascading curtains of love-shaped foliage that seem to float in the air with ethereal beauty.

Unique Succulent Adaptations

Heart-shaped leaves: Tiny succulent hearts in green with silver marbling patterns.

Thread-like vines: Extremely thin, worm-like stems that trail gracefully.

Drought resistant: Succulent nature means minimal watering requirements.

Romantic Display Options

Hanging beauty: Perfect for macrame hangers where vines can cascade freely.
Shelf accent: Trails elegantly from high shelves creating living curtains.
Love symbol: Heart-shaped leaves make it perfect for romantic spaces and gifts.

Plant Care Summary

Light

Bright, indirect light preferred; can tolerate some direct morning sun.

Water

Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry completely between waterings.

Humidity

Average household humidity is fine; very adaptable to dry indoor air.

Temperature

65–80°F (18–27°C); protect from cold drafts and freezing temperatures.

Meet the Worm Plant

Also known as String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii), this trailing succulent gets its "worm plant" nickname from its thin, thread-like vines that resemble delicate worms. Native to South Africa, it produces chains of heart-shaped leaves with beautiful silver marbling, creating one of nature's most romantic houseplants.

Fun Facts

Tuberous roots

Stores water in underground bulb-like structures.

Heart collector

Each vine can produce hundreds of tiny heart leaves.

Easy propagation

Develops plantlets along vines that root easily.

Romantic blooms

Produces small lantern-shaped pink flowers occasionally.

Sad Plant Signs

Mushy leaves

Overwatering—reduce frequency and improve drainage.

Wrinkled hearts

Severely underwatered—give deep drink and resume regular care.

Long gaps between leaves

Insufficient light—move to brighter location.

Dropping leaves

Natural shedding or stress—check watering schedule.

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