General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 1-2 inches
Plant Spread: Trails 3-4 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: New leaves have pink edges that mature to creamy white
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: woody caudex/tubers
Pollinators: Flies
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • String of Hearts
  • Rosary Vine
  • Chain of Hearts
  • Hearts Entangled
  • Collar of Hearts

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Location: 98108
Date: 2012-10-08
Rosary vine in pot
Location: My garden in Northwest Arkansas
Date: 2014-06-13
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2015-10-23
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-03

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