Polaskia chichipe f. cristata [large]

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Polaskia chichipe f. cristata: A sea green cactus with a unique crested shape. The sea green is dotted with white areoles that cover the plant's skin. The young growth tends to be more green while the older growth develops a light farina, which gives it a glaucous look.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again. Keep dry in winter.

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Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Blue / Blue-green

All Seasonal Colors

Green

Bloom Color

Green Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill, Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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3 years ago

What size pot does it ship in? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

This plant is in a 3.5" diameter pot. See full answer »

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3 years ago

How often do you restock your variegated string of hearts? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

It tends to be restocked about once a month, but be aware, it sells out very fast. We highly recommend clicking the button that says Email Me When Product is Back in Stock and moving fast when you get the notification. Good luck! See full answer »

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2 years ago

Does it come already long and full like the third photo? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

No. It will look more like the first and second photos. That third photo is to show what a mature specimen looks like. See full answer »

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2 years ago

how fast does variegated string of hearts grow? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

That depends on their growing conditions, such that, it's difficult to place a good estimate on growing speed. See full answer »

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3 years ago

What kind of grow lights do you use? See answer

What kind of grow lights do I need to keep its pink color like the photo? See more »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

We don't use grow lights for production, as it gets sunny enough in the greenhouse to achieve this variegation. If you don't get sufficient sunlight where you're growing these plants, I would recommend a full spectrum LED grow light. The link below has a ton more info on succulent grow lights. I hope this helps!
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3 years ago

I want to repot variegated string of heart after arrival. Should I repot it right away? See answer

I want to repot variegated string of heart after arrival. Should I repot it right away? Some of my friends said it can die if I repot it, is it true ? See more »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Go ahead and repot it within a few weeks of receiving it. If you use a bigger pot, make sure that it's no more than 2" bigger than the original 3.5" pot it comes in. I say that because, although the cocoa coir we use as soil is great for starting plants, it isn't a good long term soil due to its degradation.

Be really careful about water when doing this; allowing the soil to completely dry between waterings. Then, in the winter, heavily reduce or stop watering all together as the plant has entered dormancy. See full answer »

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3 years ago

When will the variegated string of hearts be available again? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Any product that is out of stock has an "Email Me When Product is Back in Stock" button. Click the button and enter your email to be notified when it's available again.

Many succulent varieties are only available seasonally because of their growing and propagation cycles. During the growing season, we can usually restock sets and trays weekly. Most individual plants will go in and out of stock through the seasons, but they are also restocked weekly when available. Thursday is usually the best day of the week for finding plants in stock. Spring and Summer are generally the best seasons for availability.

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4 years ago

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Hello are the 3.5” pots of variegated string of hearts as full as the photo shows? Would like to order but want to know if it's like the pic. See more »

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Yes, they're as full as the first two pictures, and as pink as the second two at the moment. See full answer »

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1 year ago

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

String of hearts can be propagated via cuttings. They respond very well to water propagation. Simply cut a string that's roughly 3" in length with a clean knife. Be sure to remove the leaves closest to the cut end. Then dip the cut end into a glass of water and drape the other end over the lip of the glass. Give the cutting plenty of light and, once it forms roots, plant them into well draining soil. They'll appreciate more water at first, just until they develop their bulbs. See full answer »

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2 years ago

Is variegated string of hearts pet safe? See answer

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2 years ago

Yes, it is pet-safe! No studies have found Ceropegia to cause any symptoms when ingested. You can browse this and the rest of our pet-safe succulents at the link below.
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