String-of-Spades
String-of-Spades
String-of-Spades
String-of-Spades
String-of-Spades

String-of-Spades

$11.99
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Add a touch of whimsical drama to your space with the String of Spades. A sophisticated relative of the classic String of Hearts, this trailing beauty features elegant, spade-shaped leaves that look like tiny botanical charms suspended on delicate, wire-like stems. Its foliage is a deep, velvety emerald with intricate silver marbling, often developing a moody purple underside when bathed in bright light. With a graceful, cascading habit that can reach several feet in length, it creates a stunning "living curtain" of dark, romantic foliage that is perfect for high shelves or hanging planters.
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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Light Watering

Humidity:

40% – 60%

Pet Friendly:

Non-Toxic To Cats And Dogs

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

String of Spades, Spade Leaf Ceropegia

Scientific Name:

Ceropegia woodii 'Heartless'

Country Of Origin

South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe

Growth Rate:

Fast

Soil Type:

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix amended with extra perlite or coco coir

Fertilize:

Monthly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.
Care Guide

Common Pests

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.