How to Propagate Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts Plant) in 5 Easy Ways

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Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts Plant) is propagated from stem or leaf cuttings or by plant division. The cuttings can be rooted either in water or in soil. They root easily and there is no need for a rooting hormone.

The best time to propagate String of Hearts Plant is at the beginning of the growing season (spring to early summer) when the plant is in active growth. Propagating in the cold season is not advisable because establishment may be difficult.

String of Hearts Plant also called Rosary Vine, Chinese Lantern or Chain of Hearts is among the popular string of plants on account of its trailing stems and fleshy, grey-green leaves with an eye-catching marbled pattern.

Ceropegia woodii is easy to grow indoors and thrives in bright indirect light (dappled light), warmth of 16-25⁰C, humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, succulents potting soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.. Learn how to grow and care for String of Hearts Plant indoors.

String of Hearts Plant is easily propagated. We have outlined herebelow 5 methods of Ceropegia woodii propagation. Keep reading for more details on these propagation methods.

1. String of Hearts Plant propagation from stem cuttings in water

1. Take a stem cutting of about 3-4 inches long from a healthy plant. Ensure it has 2-3 leaf nodes.


2. Remove the lower leaves and allow the cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days to prevent rotting.


3. Place 2-3 inches of the lower cut-end of the stem cuttings in a jar of plain water or in a propagation station while ensuring that the leaves are not in contact with the water.


4. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water every 5-7 days.


5. When a good amount of roots have formed on the cuttings; 2-3 weeks, transfer the cuttings into individual pots in moist, cactus and succulents soil.


6. Position the set up in a warm (21-27⁰C), well-lit place away from direct sunlight.


7. Maintain the soil moist until new growth has emerged and substantial growth has been observed.


8. Transfer the new plants into one size larger pots, preferably clay pots as they are porous and will not hold excess moisture. At this point you can begin routine care.

2. String of Hearts Plant propagation from stem cuttings in soil

1. Take a 3-4 inches stem cutting from a healthy vine. Ascertain that each cutting has at least 2-3 leaf nodes.


2. Strip off the lower leaves and allow the cuttings to dry (callus) for 1-3 days to avoid rotting.


3. Select a rooting container and ensure that there is adequate drainage to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.


4. Fill the container with cactus and succulents mix and slightly moisten it


5. Lay the cuttings on the moist soil and lightly press it into the soil at the leaf nodes.


6. Place the set up in a well-lit, warm place; adequate light and warmth are necessary for faster rooting.


7. Maintain the soil moist until rooting occurs; 3-4 weeks.


8. When you observe substancial growth, transplant the new plant to its own pot after which you can begin routine care.

3. String of Hearts Plant propagation from leaf cuttings in water

1. Take leaf cuttings from a healthy plant while ensuring each leaf cutting has a petiole.


2. Allow sometime for the formation of a protective callus tissue over the cuts.


3. Place the leaf petiole of the cuttings in a jar of plain water or in a propagation station.


4. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit spot away from direct sunlight. Change the water every 5-7 days.


5. When a good amount of roots have formed on the cuttings, transfer the cuttings into individual pots in moist, cactus and succulents potting mix.


6. Position the set up in a warm (21-27⁰C), well-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching.


7. Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges and you observe substantial growth.


8. Transfer the new plants into pots one size larger, preferably clay pots as they are porous and will not hold excess moisture. You can begin routine care at this point.

4. String of Hearts Plant propagation from leaf cuttings in soil

1. Take leaf cuttings from a healthy plant while ensuring each leaf cutting has a petiole.


2. Allow sometime for the formation of a protective callus tissue over the cuts.


3. Fill a small pot with well-draining succulent potting soil and moisten it slightly.


4. Insert the leaf petiole in the moist soil and ensure the midrib is in contact with the soil surface.


5. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit place until growth begins at the base of the petiole.


6. Allow for substantial growth of the roots and new leaves on the leaf cutting.


7. Transfer the new plants to individual pots and place in a warm, well-lit place. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings into one pot.


8. Maintain the soil moist until the new plant are well established after which routine care can begin.

5. String of Hearts Plant propagation by plant division

1. Water the plant thoroughly at least 1 day before to make it easier to divide and also hasten establishment; a well hydrated plant suffers less shock and takes a shorter time to take root.


2. Remove the plant from its pot and carefully divide the plant into several sections. Make sure that each section has adequate roots to hasten establishment.


3. Select a 6 or 8 inches pot and ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.


4. Fill the pot with cactus and succulents soil and make a hole in the center of the pot. Ensure that the hole is slightly wider than the root base of the section.


5. Place the section in the previously made hole and lightly firm the soil around the base while taking care not to bury it too deep; maintain the section at the same soil level it was in the previous pot.


6. Wet the soil thoroughly and place the set up in a well-lit, warm place until the new plant is well established after which you can begin routine care.

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