COMMON NAME: String of Hearts

LIGHT: Very bright indirect to partial direct sun

WATERING: Stores water in its leaves—allow soil to dry out about 3/4 of the way before watering again

SOIL: Fast-draining cactus mix

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted succulent fertilizer

PRUNING: Trim leggy vines to encourage fullness; cuttings can be propagated easily

EXTRA NOTES: Avoid overwatering—roots are prone to rot; looks great trailing from shelves or hanging pots

PET SAFE? Non-toxic

CHILD SAFE? Non-toxic

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