Hi, from South Africa, Nelspruit, I have them growing all over in my garden. They like to be neglected and forgotten. I was gifted a cutting with a reddish leaf, the leaf is thicker and smaller than the green form and a slow grower.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, they are endemic there if I’m not wrong. I’ve been to Hoedspruit and it is so lovely there. South Africa is so gorgeous!

@vk777.86

Жыл бұрын

Lol...I seem to kill them. Are they in full sun? I obviously kill mine by pampering

@heidimorse2164

Жыл бұрын

@@vk777.86 No shade and little water. They like to be dry before next watering

@vk777.86

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heidi. I just know that Helspruit is very hot and if growing all over your garden I assumed they were in sun. Mine is in a hanging basket under a tree.

@jopem100

Жыл бұрын

@@heidimorse2164 hey there I have recently reported my vsoh & all the new growth is light green now. Do u have any suggestions? 💕

Thanks Sean for sharing the care and tips to keep this hearts healthy and happy!!!

I love these plants, have one that is over 20 years old. Every couple years I cut it back, it’s high up on a shelf under a skylight and a pain to water, so I definitely underwater and it just thrives. It’s also in a room that had a major mealy bug outbreak and it never got mealy bugs. It is one of the easiest plants to grow. I also have several other younger plants in smaller pots, but no matter how much light I give them, they always get sparse on the top, even with direct light on the top. I think this spring I’m going to cut them all back and repot in a great aroid soil I just started using, because another thing I noticed is that, maybe because of the tubers, the soil mix always gets hard and compacted with these plants. I spent good money on a variegated one a few years ago…been very, very happy with it…but noticed this year it’s putting out a lot of non-variegated stems😡

@onlyplants

8 ай бұрын

A fantastic share! I enjoyed reading it ❤️

Hey sean. I’ve learned the butterfly method from u a long time ago and i swear one tiny pot of string of hearts that i started with has now become several pots! And their strings are sooo long now 🤍

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Whoaaa thats nice to hear!

Was just admiring my Silver Glory about 10 minutes ago. Such a fascinating plant

I love propagating and your videos are so satisfying. Ceropegia woodii is one of my favorite trailing plants

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu

I'm getting a var. string of hearts soon so this is perfect timing! I just found your channel recently and I'm in love with your quality content. Hope this comment and the last couple of days binge-watching your videos will give the algorithm a little nudge ;)

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss these comments help push the algorithm forward! Thank you

I have propagated lots🤗. At first it needs to be water a bit more but once it forms tubers (mine is 2 inches from last repot) the watering become lesser. Very loose soil (like seed starting mix) is helpful for starting a new plant. More bright light makes the color into a vibrant pink and also fatter leaves😁 bonus are the blooms that turns to long skinny pods and when open seeds with feathery cork screw 😅. If you plan to buy get the Variegated established one because some will revert to green then you get 2 variety🤗.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Tons of good tips here!!

Thank you for the informative video, it is just what I am looking for- to propragate SOH.

Hi, Indonesian here living in the US. Seneng banget liat akun orang Indo discussing about succulent! Aku baru propagate SOH minggu lalu; let’s see! I love how your account is very realistic and relatable. Keep posting!

@onlyplants

Ай бұрын

Wowww so nice to live in the states 😌 I miss it there. Succulents really thrive in your climate

@ufarazuwasti

Ай бұрын

@@onlyplants wish i could say the same! im still learning … 6 months into this world, im in NJ, and winter was difficult for these plants! plenty died; but hey, now i know which ones are more beginner’s friendly.

What a pretty String of heart....💞💞💞 Thank you....Sean.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

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Lovely Plants ^^ Thank you for good sharing~ Like 149 My friend, have a good day

Thanks for the lighting advice. I have some hanging against an undercover wall and they’re not thriving at all, lots of bald spots and now I know why. Moving them today!

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

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Hi thank you so much for your easy instructions, l had one plant that l thought l had killed 😕 but when I removed it from the pot l found 12 tubers 4 were the size of walnuts 😊 l have followed your instructions, so wish me luck 🐦🌿🌿

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

Sweet you can turn it into many plants easily 😀

Thanks for the video. I've killed all my string of hearts except for the silver glory. The butterfly methodology propagation looks interesting and I better try that before the last plant dies 😄

YES THANK YOU SEAN I KEPT LOOKING FOR A STRING OF HEARTS VIDEO FROM YOU AS SOON AS I GOT MINE BUT I COULDNT FIND ONE, now I know it’s because it didn’t exist hehe

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank youu

Hi from NL, Canada. Love your videos. So much information. I have one of each kind. Thanks

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu

The 2" pot I have is suddenly jam packed full of the tubers or caduceus to the point where I don't see any soil. I just put a little bit of soil on top about a week ago. I'm thinking I should probably repot. I took some cuttings to do the butterfly method in Fluval Stratum (for shrimp) instead of soil or moss and it's working really well! I have some little babies popping up 😁 After watching this video, I realize I'm underwatering since my newest leaves are small and shriveled or maybe there's not enough soil to retain moisture. Thank you for this video. It was very helpful, esp since you provided updates and we got to see the results immediately.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Whoaaa the jam packed caudex must be a feast for the eyes. I love watching root bound pots!

They are so easy, I got both type I’m looking for the silver one to complete my collection. Thanks Sean.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen the silver ones in Indonesia… but yeah theres also a reverse variegated one if Im not wrong. Gaaaah I want to collect all of them haha

Hi from Malaysia. Yes, mine is attacked by mealybugs constantly. I now give them neem oil massages once every few days. About propagations on succulent soil: I have tried many succulent propagations this way, and they have all failed. Right now I'm trying out peat soil or normal garden soil to propagate the babies, and watering once every 2 days (in terracotta pots), and (fingers crossed) they seem to do much better than ever!

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Yeahh it takes a few attempts to get the condition right. Everyones environment and watering style is different too. Try a few methods and see which works best for you.

Enjoyed your video this is my favorite plant ever , I don’t always have the best luck with them tho lol

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

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Even a single leaf will grow a nice tubular for you! I have quite a few single leaf plants now😋

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are so much fun to propagate. Though in my busy lifestyle its difficult to keep alive haha

I really need this. Mine kept dying or they just look sad. I really don't like it when plants wants a different watering schedule from the other plants. Such Divas. LOL

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Haha we have to keep propagating these. One of the ways to ensure its survival

Gonna try the butterfly method on my variegated string of hearts next!

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

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From Singapore and I have both green and variety, but I never got pest problems...lucky me haha

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Very lucky haha. But we should knock on wood

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Thanks for sharing 👍. Happiness in leaf 🍃 vlog

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu ❤️💕

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Liked your detailed video. How often do you water it in a week. I live in a tropical place, i.e Mumbai

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

I water it lightly everyday. Keep in mind they like it cooler temperature if you can provide it. They are easy to rot in the high heat and humidity combination

I have one strand left. This will help. Maybe Winter did that. Thanks.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Try water propagating the strand

@cefcat5733

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants OK. We will see. Thanks.

i wish i could hang out here all day. serotonin overdose!

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

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Once they grow a caudex, they are very drought tolerant. The flowers eventually grow feathery seeds that fly away in the wind. Thanks for going back to common species every now n then.

@spenc._.

2 жыл бұрын

SOHs flower?? And are caudex equivalent to seeds, like can you propagate them? Do you mind elaborating on caudex I’m not familiar with it

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Wow wow thank you for that share! Thats such a nice thought that the seeds can disperse in the wind!

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

All plants flower, except maybe ferns and underwater plants which can do spores. Caudex is basically like a potato… its neither a trunk nor roots. They store energy and water for the plant for drought periods, thats why they can actually rot if exposed to too much water. Many caudex also will develop growth buds allowing the plant to send out new branches/vines.

@spenc._.

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants oh wow! that's so interesting, plants are fascinating creatures, thanks Sean! (note to self: do not try to propagate big hard potato ball lol)

I'm in Australia and my green string of hearts is growing massively & bushy it's more than 2mtrs long, bought it August 2021 from a small plant. I recently bought the Variegated one it is a bit harder to come by here, but it's now in the process of growing. They often put out flowers and they looked like a tiny water jugs.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

The flowers are so dang cute. Its wise to propagate the massive one for insurance. Its quite easy to lose them suddenly.

You sound like prismo from adventure time 😍

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰 I need to google that haha

Hi from Long Island, again. I have a few prop pots of vsoh right now. They are so satisfying! But I never have luck getting SOH or String of Pearls to root up in water. Any tips?

@onlyplants

9 ай бұрын

You need a few bare nodes in the water with 2-3 leaves on the top per cutting. Bright indirect light. In a small vessel of water thats topped up often, but changed every 3-4 weeks. I personally think they propagate faster and better with the butterfly method. I have 5 pots now! 😀

@PlantyMessyHypsie

9 ай бұрын

@@onlyplants Thanks! Never enough! I just wanted to keep a single little vine in a tiny vase. I want them everywhere.

I have the green one. When I got it from the store it’s super dry so when I got home I watered it. I noticed that the soil they’re in retains water too long so I had to changed the soil mix. I hope It won’t die on me because I see some leaves turning yellow at the top. I haven’t watered it ever since….

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Wooh its easier to propagate it than to repot

Love your videos ! Are you part Irish with the name Sean and I think I detect a slight Irish accent?

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Haha noo Im fully asian and born in asia. But I love this name 😀

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My SOH leaves are small, curled and looks thin.I don't know what is the reason-water or light.I have planted in a terracotta pot with good drainage

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

It could be either over or underwatering… did the leaves that die feel crisphy/dry or were they rotten/mush?

@aswathi95

Жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants I think leaves are dry not rotten or mushy

How would they do if you just pot a short string of the plant on peat moss? Also do you need to have a cover on them till they start rooting?

@onlyplants

5 ай бұрын

They should root well! And no I found that they dont need covering at all. With moist medium under the leaves they can start pushing out roots automatically

@14:30 just wondering if the little blue grains are just part of the mix or some sort of propogation additive?

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Those are carbofuran, a powerful and harmful pesticide.

Propagating with running water and lava rock is the fastest method to get strong roots.

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

Wooh sounds like a condition they really love!

Hi Sean mine is the green one with flowers now, I would like to have the variegated. Maybe I can see on September 18, 2022 Hopping thanks... Correction on my last comment., it is September 18 2022 Sorry I will be in Bandong on this date to buy some plants. Thanks.

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

You should be able to find the variegated string of hearts there in a succulent nursery 🥰

So I have some strings that have the little potato looking things at the joints, about the size of bean seed. Can I just cut those off and start new plants from them by planting them in soil?

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes you can!

I have a question about the varigated version as I'm not sure what I have. Is the variegated ones also with darker purple under the leaves? I see you showing the pale green/cream with pink version, and then showing the all green version, but not sure what the purple under leaf variety is classed as. Thank you in advance 🙏

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Woooh Im not sure… but there are many many varieties of them

@jeffro2828

2 жыл бұрын

I find my non-variegated get quite purple on the underside when they’re dehydrated

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I'm from palembang, Indonesia and mine dued because of mealybugs . I'm planning on buying a new one a bigger one hopefully

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

Ooh yes in Indonesia, mealy bugs (and rats) love to eat them.

@Brownybonbon

Жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants ugh rats I lost lots of plants because of them

@Brownybonbon

Жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants just bought one on tokped alongnwith string of pearls and a sedum

Benim dilimi anlayabilirseniz.sorumu cevaplarsaniz sevinirim.neden pembe ve beyaz yaprakli dallar birden yesil yaprağa dönüşüyorlar.yeterince isik almalarına ragmen

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

It has reverted from variegated to non-variegated. It is usually caused by insufficient light, but there are many other possibilities such as nutrients (too much nitrogen) or luck 😀

I'm in Oz & mealy-bugs took out my chain over night! :( ...I'm currently dealing with spider-mites on my new one.

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeahh they are loved by mealy bugs. Also rats love to eat them lol

@angelavanwynter4157

Жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants RATS?!... this is the first I'm hearing of this!... half the animals in my country are trying to kill me already. Anything else I should know?! OMFG!!!

Once the plant develops those huge tubers under the soil, do you start watering less? How does that work?

@sl7849

2 жыл бұрын

Mine has tubers the size of golf balls 😭 you should check to see if it’s root bound and then change the soil/ add new soil. Keep watering depending as usual

@1101naomi

2 жыл бұрын

@@sl7849 I actually gave mine away. Lol. I accidentally stabbed one of the tubers with my moisture meter too many times. It grossed me out so bad I got rid of it.

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, although I have not gotten mine to that level before as they kept dying back 😅

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Lollllllll

@sl7849

2 жыл бұрын

@@1101naomi yeah I agree i was spooked when I saw them 😂

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@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

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I have to, very small, but are very dificult for care

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

They require a lot of attention for something so small 😅

what is the potting mix of string of heart

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

I use cacti succulent mix as I water then daily.

Hiii Sean … do you selling 1 pot of your string of heart … thanks before🙏🙏

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

I have already closed down my plant store 😀

Which method you like most?

@onlyplants

9 ай бұрын

I like putting the cut “butterflies” on moss and wait for it to sprout leaves and root ❤️

I just cut my and put it in water let see what happens my plant have like beige balls attached to the plant I don’t know what are those can someone help me iD

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Thats the bulbs, its where they store energy and food. 😀

@carmenalvarez9904

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants hi the one in the pot yes but the other ones are hanging from the strings I thought those where seed I never seen it before thank you

@jeannetteloretta9427

Жыл бұрын

Tubers no?

How to kill melibug make details video. I m from India

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

Please type in “onlyplants mealybugs” on the youtube search bar. Theres a detailed video for it 😀

@lillysvlog5901

Жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants thank you

What happened to the water propagation?

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Omg I had filmed it but somehow the clip didnt make it into editing. They rooted!water propagation is actually the near 100% success rate of propagating them!

@rachnarane5227

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyplants Thank you so much, apparently I am not that good at Soil propagation... so on a asafer side always propagate in water as well..

you shoule never use dairy or meat contaning pakages for potting/propagating i had a bad experience w them too so i just simply stopped doing.

@onlyplants

Жыл бұрын

Omg is that what caused that? But they were washed so thoroughly…. Thanks for the share

oh great. my little sh*t has died on me for a second time in less than a year. i repotted it, it thrived and flowered and died …. trying to bring it back to life again. nasty string of rot and death… nasty …

@onlyplants

2 жыл бұрын

Haha if you can keep this alive you can keep most things alive. But I find its good to keep propagating these so you always have them. Its too much of a gamble once they reach maturity