Watering is key to properly caring for this dry loving plant
Incorrect watering will quickly make your plant sickly and even kill it
When the leaves are firm, they are full of water
Wait to water your string of heart plant until the leaves are somewhat sucked inwards and the soil is dry
This tells you the plant has used up its water supply and needs replenishing
The String of Hearts can go at least two weeks, in most cases, before watering and even more in some cases
A lot of this depends on your plant size, pot size, soil type and your home climate
Watering your String of Hearts is done by soaking the soil, allowing excess water to drain out and letting itcompletely dry before watering it again
This succulent does well with a bottom watering methodThe water stays near the roots where if can do the most good and allows the soil to breathe
The best soil for a String of Hearts plant is a cactus mix
Heavy soils hold water close around the roots of the String of Heart
This deprives the roots of needed oxygen and also causes root rot
The string plants have a tiny root footprint relative to the length of vine they put out
Grow them in small succulent pots that fit the root size rather than the vine length
An appropriate sized pot with a drainage hole will ensure the soil does not hold moisture around the roots
Some small pots are very cute but don’t have drainage, which will cause problems for the root system
Prioritizing a well draining pot and airy soil will help your String of Hearts thrive