Plant guide
String of hearts
Ceropegia woodii
String of hearts is considered non-toxic to cats. Its trailing vines are best hung where playful paws cannot pull the pot down.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Ceropegia woodii only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
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Ceropegia woodii — Potted plant.
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Ceropegia woodii — Potted plant.
By Maja Dumat
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Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
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Non-toxic does not mean edible. Chewing plants can still upset your cat’s stomach.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Ceropegia woodii
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Ceropegia woodii only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Bright, indirect light.
- Watering
Allow the mix to dry completely between waterings; water even less during winter dormancy.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Tender plant; no preferred numeric indoor range established.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Sandy, well-drained potting mix.
- Through the year
- Let vines trail or use a small support. Repot only when needed, as this plant tolerates a snug container.
Growing-guide sources
- Ceropegia woodii ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Ceropegia woodii only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- String of hearts: source assessment ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed
Safety last reviewed .