SPECIMEN NO. #56
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Apocynaceae
Ceropegia woodii
Common Name: String of Hearts
String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a houseplant in the Apocynaceae family, native to Bismarck Archipelago. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 10 days, temperatures of 15–30°C, and about 40% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Rosary Vine.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 10 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
40% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3572767
Native Biogeographical Range
Bismarck Archipelago; Cape Provinces; Eswatini; KwaZulu-Natal; Mozambique; North...