Ceropegia Linearis

Meet the Ceropegia linearis, also known as String of Needles. It’s a really easy to care for hanging plant and, personally, I find it to be the easiest of all the ‘strings of things’.

Ceropegia linearis is happiest in bright, indirect light, but it can also handle a little gentle direct sun, especially in the morning or evening. Too much harsh midday sun can stress the leaves, so a bright spot near a window works best. If you feel the space between the leaves is getting too big, try moving it to a slightly brighter spot.

This plant is much more drought tolerant than many houseplants and prefers its soil to dry out between waterings. I recommend letting at least ½ of the soil dry out before watering again. When you do water, give it a thorough soak and make sure any excess water can drain away, as this one really doesn’t like sitting in wet soil.

Humidity isn’t a big concern for Ceropegia linearis, which makes it a great low-fuss option. Normal household humidity is absolutely fine.

It should be quite happy in its current pot for a long time, but if it does need repotting, I use my simple homemade mix of ⅔ coir and ⅓ perlite or pumice.

Extra Care Tips

If your Ceropegia linearis isn’t looking its best, it’s usually down to watering or light.

• Wrinkled or shrivelling leaves are a sign the soil has been completely dry for a little too long. Try watering a bit more regularly.

• Yellowing or mushy stems usually mean it’s been overwatered or left sitting in excess water. If the soil is very wet, let it dry out fully before watering again, or repot if needed.

This plant can be easily trimmed back if it gets too longa and cuttings can be rooted in water or soil. Every now and then I’ll cut one of the strands right back and pop the cutting back into the pot to fill it out. Just pinch off a couple of leaves before sticking the strand into the soil.