String of hearts needs a minimum 4 to 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight daily. A south- or west-facing window is an ideal location. If you don’t have window space, grow lights can help you achieve the striking pink and green foliage.
Cactus and succulent mixes are good growing mediums for string of hearts. Potting mix needs to be light and drain well. Coco coir and perlite added to regular potting soil also works.
These plants prefer acidic soil in a pH range of 4 to 6.5.
String of hearts can be watered usually just once or twice a week during the spring and summer months, after the soil has dried out almost completely. It holds water in its leaves so it’s not always necessary to water even when the top of the soil feels dry.
String of hearts grows best in temperatures between 18°C to 28°C which makes it ideal for the typical household environment.
Humidity of 40% to 50% provides the right amount of moisture in the air.
