Buying guide
Buy a String of Hearts Online: Sizes, What to Check, and Where to Buy
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String of hearts trails long purple stems with small heart-shaped, marbled leaves. It is a semi-succulent and a good alternative to string of pearls.
Plant profile
- Light
- Bright indirect light; some direct sun is fine
- Water
- When the soil is dry; it stores water in its leaves
- Humidity
- Low to average
- Pets
- Ceropegia woodii is not on the ASPCA list; ask your vet if unsure [ASPCA]
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Size
- Trailing 2-6 ft
- Growth
- Fast in good light
Is a string of hearts right for you?
It suits you if you can give it bright indirect light; some direct sun is fine and you are happy to water when the soil is dry; it stores water in its leaves. Difficulty: Easy. Ceropegia woodii is not on the ASPCA list; ask your vet if unsure. Not sure? Try the Plant Finder.
Similar plants to consider: Monstera, Pothos, Snake Plant, ZZ Plant.
Sizes and what you will receive
Online shops sell plants by nursery pot diameter: about 4 in (small, shelf), 6 in (desk or table), 8-10 in (small floor plant) and 12 in and up (floor statement). Height varies a lot within one pot size, so read the listed height too. A mature string of hearts can reach Trailing 2-6 ft and growth is fast in good light, so a smaller plant grows into its space quickly.
What to check when buying: a healthy string of hearts
- Firm, evenly colored leaves with no mushy stems at the soil line.
- Soil that is not sour-smelling or waterlogged when it arrives.
- No webbing, sticky residue or tiny moving insects under the leaves.
- Roots, if you peek, that are pale and firm rather than brown and soft.
Problems to know about before buying:
- Sparse, long gaps between leaves: Too little light.
- Yellow, mushy leaves: Overwatering.
- Shriveled leaves: Underwatering.
Prices
We do not quote prices until we have checked them. They change with pot size, season and sales. To compare fairly, compare the same pot size and check whether a decorative pot and shipping are included.
Shipping and seasonal risks
Tropical plants like this one suffer below about 50°F (10°C). In winter, order from a shop that adds heat packs or holds shipments in freezing weather, and bring the box inside as soon as it arrives. Summer heat in a delivery truck can also damage plants, so avoid long weekends in transit.
Your first week after delivery
- Unbox right away and photograph any damage; most guarantees need photos within a set window.
- Water only if the soil is dry; many plants arrive already moist.
- Give it bright indirect light, but avoid harsh direct sun for a few days.
- Keep it away from other plants for one to two weeks in case of pests.
- Wait two to four weeks before repotting. Full care guide: String of Hearts care.
Where to buy a string of hearts online, and why
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The Sill
Listing we found: String of Hearts (checked 21 Oct 2026)
New York-founded houseplant brand known for design-led plants. Its menus also list outdoor plants, orchids, bundles, gifts and subscriptions. Policy notes: a 30-day arrival guarantee.
What customers say: Owners on Reddit praise plant quality but often mention price and winter shipping damage. Read the summary
Rooted (Hey Rooted)
Listing we found: String of Hearts (checked 21 Oct 2026)
Houseplant shop with pet-friendly, low-light, easy-care and size-based collections, bundles and subscriptions. Policy notes: a 30-day arrival guarantee; Free shipping on orders $95+.
What customers say: Good reports on packing and less common plants, but recent winter and service complaints. Read the summary
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