Variegated String of Hearts 3”

Strings- Trailing succulents are attractive, low care plants that do well in plant hanger or on plant stand where their long vines with fleshy leaves can be on full display. Some of these plants have very similar appearances (such as strong of pearls or string of raindrops), and get common names that start with "string of."

String of plants' light and water needs vary based on their origins and unique characteristics. Many of these plants originate in tropical settings, and therefore they tend to prefer indirect or dappled sunlight and moist soil, contrary to what you might think a succulent would need.

Here are some of our favorite types of string of plants to add to your vining succulent collection.

The string of hearts plant is a popular trailing succulent that has heart-shaped pale green leaves with silvery edges. The vines can grow quite long and can be trimmed regularly to keep them looking neat. Avoid overwatering as this may causes leaves to turn yellow or drop off.

• Name: String of hearts 
• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: When the surface of the soil is dry
• Soil: A well-draining potting soil made for succulents
• Mature Size: Up to 12 ft. long