String of Hearts Variegated

Tiny heart-shaped leaves painted in cream, green, silver, and blush pink.

The Variegated String of Hearts is one of those plants that somehow looks delicate and dramatic at the same time. Its tiny heart-shaped leaves grow along slender trailing vines, each one patterned in shades of soft green, silver, creamy white, and pink.

Botanically known as Ceropegia woodii f. variegata, this colorful trailing houseplant becomes even more beautiful as the vines lengthen and spill over the edge of a shelf or hanging planter.

Compact at the top but capable of developing long cascading vines, Variegated String of Hearts is perfect for adding color and movement to bedrooms, offices, shelves, and smaller spaces without taking up any floor room.

Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful pink variegation
  Heart-shaped leaves blend green, cream, silver, and blush-pink coloring for a soft, one-of-a-kind look.
• Made for trailing
  Long, delicate vines cascade beautifully from shelves, hanging baskets, cabinets, and elevated plant stands.
• Perfect for smaller spaces
  You get plenty of visual impact without sacrificing valuable floor or tabletop space.
• Drought tolerant
  Its slightly succulent leaves and tubers store moisture, so this plant would rather dry out than stay constantly wet.
• Pet-friendly
  String of Hearts is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a popular trailing option for pet-friendly homes.

Best For

Bedrooms • Home offices • Shelving • Hanging planters • Small spaces • Apartments • Pet-friendly homes • Plant collectors

Care at a Glance

Light: Bright, indirect light; gentle morning sun can help encourage stronger pink coloring
Water: Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings
Humidity: Average household humidity is usually sufficient
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly to intermediate
Pet Friendly: Yes

Styling Tip

This one deserves a little height.

Place your Variegated String of Hearts in a hanging planter, on a floating shelf, bookshelf, cabinet, or tall plant stand where the vines can cascade freely.

Its cream-and-pink foliage looks especially beautiful in simple terracotta, warm white, stone, or earthy ceramic planters.

For a layered plant display, pair it with deeper green foliage. The contrast makes those pale pink and creamy leaves stand out even more.

Good to Know

Variegated String of Hearts may look delicate, but it prefers a much drier care routine than many tropical trailing plants.

Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings, then water deeply and let excess moisture drain away. Overwatering is one of the easiest ways to cause problems, so avoid keeping the soil constantly moist.

Bright indirect light is especially important for the variegated form. Plenty of light helps maintain the cream-and-pink coloring and keeps the vines from becoming stretched or sparse.

If you notice large spaces developing between the leaves, your plant may be asking for more light.

You may also notice small bead-like growths forming along mature vines. These are aerial tubers and can help the plant reproduce — one of the many strange little quirks that makes String of Hearts so fun to grow.

If the vines become too long or sparse, don't be afraid to trim them. Healthy cuttings can be propagated and added back into the pot to create a fuller plant.

If you're searching for a pink variegated trailing houseplant with heart-shaped leaves, Variegated String of Hearts brings soft color, cascading growth, and plenty of charm to shelves, hanging planters, and small indoor spaces.