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String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Delicate trailing hearts on thin stems. Store water in the leaves, so let it dry out well; bright light deepens the marbling.
Toxicity
Safe
Not known to be toxic to cats.
Safe
Not known to be toxic to dogs.
Caution
Based on general horticultural consensus, not a pet-poison database.
Pet-safety information is a general guide from the ASPCA's toxic-plant database and covers cats and dogs only. "If eaten" summarises the symptoms ASPCA lists for that plant; how an animal actually reacts depends on how much it ate and on the animal. It isn't exhaustive, isn't veterinary advice, and individual animals vary — never rely on it as the sole basis for a decision about your pet. If you think your pet has eaten a harmful plant, contact a vet immediately.
Care
- WaterEvery 14–21 days
- LightBright, indirect
- HumidityLow humidity
- Temperature15–26 °C
The same interval the Sabz app schedules reminders from. In autumn and winter the app stretches it; see houseplants in autumn.
Common problems
- Pale, widely spaced leaves — needs more light
- Mushy stems — overwatering — Root rot →
- Shrivelled leaves — too dry for too long
In the app
Add a string of hearts to Sabz and the watering interval above becomes a reminder, the toxicity verdict sits on the plant's own page, and when a leaf turns, the Check-up reads what you have actually logged to say why.
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