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Many of these plants originate in tropical prefs, and therefore they tend to prefer indirect or dappled sunlight.

The vines can grow quite long and may be trimmed regularly to keep them looking neat.

String of nickels plant

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Avoid overwatering as this may causes leaves to turn yellow or drop off.

It is comparatively rare and hard to find.

Native to Bolivia and Argentina, this beautiful plant is highly sought after and comparatively rare.

String of hearts in terracotta pot

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It produces white flowers.

The vines are somewhat fast-growing and benefit from frequent trimming to keep them healthy.

Common names for string of pearls also include “string of beads” or “necklace plant.”

String of hearts with pink variegated leaves

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The namecitriformiscomes from the similarity of the leaf’s shape to a lemon.

Freshen the soil by repotting it every other year.

The stripes often turn to a dark red color during the growing season.

String of dolphins plant

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The narrow stems do well in hanging baskets.

It is easy care and tolerates light humidity.

This plant can be relatively difficult to find, but some nurseries specializing in succulents do carry it.

String of raindrops

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String of bananas plant

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String of pearls plant

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String of needles plant

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String of turtles plant

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String of tears plant

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String of watermelon plant

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String of arrows plant

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String of hearts ‘String of Spades’

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String of nickels plant

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