Form
Broad heart-shaped blades have a fuller, softly pointed tip compared with the classic form.
Ceropegia 'silver glory' 14cm
Normal price
€21,00
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Ceropegiawoodii‘Silver Glory’
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- Silver hearts
- Dark green margins
- Fine purple stems
- Dramatic long trail
- Collectable selection
Ceropegia woodii ‘Silver Glory’ turns the familiar string of hearts into an almost silver curtain. Broad, softly pointed blades shine like tiny metallic pendants, edged in deep green with purple reverses revealed as the stems move. Its fine, long cascade adds height and flow to a shelf, hanging position or furniture edge, while its distinctive colouring makes it a special collectable choice.
Fine stems leave open space between the leaves, creating a linear composition that remains light even at generous length. Against a white wall the purple outline becomes stronger, while on charcoal the silver seems to float, making it a beautiful living vertical detail.
What makes it special
A silver heart, fine purple stem and airy cascade create a clear graphic presence.
Colour
The silver upper surface is edged in deep green, while reverses and stems take on purple tones.
Texture
The fine, smooth and slightly fleshy texture makes the leaves resemble tiny hanging medallions.
Why you’ll love it: it resembles a living chain of silver jewellery, instantly bringing movement to any elevated spot.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
On a high shelf or in a hanging pot where the stems can fall freely and receive even light. A small turn every few weeks keeps the silhouette balanced.
Plants that complement it
Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.
- Hoya curtisii — a silver-flecked trail with firmer leaves.
- Curio rowleyanus — green spheres that change the rhythm of the line.
- Tradescantia ‘Nanouk’ — broader pink bands for vivid contrast.
Care at a glance
Light
Plentiful bright indirect light and some gentle morning or late-afternoon light after acclimation.
Water
Water when most of the mix has dried and allow complete drainage.
Atmosphere
Average household humidity, good airflow and roughly 16–28°C, without prolonged chilling.
Pets
It is not generally listed as strongly toxic, but it is not food and chewing should be discouraged.
Chosen for this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail
Light for dense hearts
Provide plentiful diffused light so nodes stay close and the silver pattern remains clear. It adapts to gentle sun, but abrupt exposure can mark the blades.
Drying before watering
Check the mix at depth and water only after most has dried. Wet evenly, allow complete drainage and do not keep the tuber continuously moist.
A free clean cascade
Untangle fine stems gently and leave clear height below. If denser growth is wanted, prune above a healthy node and root the section.
Stable warmth and airflow
Maintain roughly 16–28°C and average household humidity with gentle airflow. Protect fine stems from cold glass and strong hot draughts.
A porous succulent mix
Sybasoil Cacti & Succulent Mix limits prolonged saturation around the tuber. Use it without compaction and with clear drainage holes.
Light seasonal feeding
During active growth use Cactus & Succulent Focus according to the label and on already moist mix. Reduce when growth slows.
Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection
Natural range
Ceropegia woodii is an accepted species occurring naturally from Zimbabwe to southern Africa.
Habitat
‘Silver Glory’ is a cultivated selection distinguished by extensive silver surface and a fuller heart shape.
Botanical identity
The wild species is a fine-stemmed climbing geophyte and can form small aerial tubers at its nodes.
From natural habitat to care: Its tuberous base and fleshy blades are adaptations to periods of limited moisture, so the roots need air and a clear drying cycle.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage
The tuber acts as storage
The swollen underground stem stores water and reserves, supporting the fine growth above ground.
Nodes can form bulbils
Small aerial tubers occasionally appear along mature stems and can produce a new plant.
Silver is structural colour
Light interacting with different tissue layers creates the metallic appearance without silver pigment.
The flower is a temporary trap
The genus's tubular flowers guide small insects towards pollen and release them as the structure matures.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.
01 Why are the gaps between hearts becoming longer?
Long internodes are often linked with insufficient light. Move the plant gradually into brighter indirect light and assess the new growth.
02 Why are gaps between leaves increasing?
Long internodes are often linked with low light. Move gradually into brighter indirect light and assess the new nodes.
03 What are the small round swellings on the stems?
They may be aerial bulbils, natural storage structures of the species. A mature bulbil can root and produce new growth.
04 Why are the hearts wrinkling?
Check the mix first. If it is dry at depth, water thoroughly; if it remains wet, inspect roots and tuber before adding water.
05 How can it become denser?
Prune healthy long stems above a node and place rooted sections back around the base. Good light keeps new growth compact.
06 Is it safe for pets?
It is not generally listed as strongly toxic to cats and dogs, but it is not food and persistent chewing should be discouraged.
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