Feng Shui Experts Reveal Exactly Where to Place a String of Hearts Plant, to Bring Harmony and Strengthen Emotional Connections
Plus, where you should always avoid putting this charming heart-shaped houseplant
String of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a Feng Shui plant thought to represent emotional connection. When placed in an optimal position in the home, it can bring softness and warmth to both interiors and relationships.
String of hearts care is also extremely straightforward. These semi-succulents are native to South Africa, enjoying bright sun and partial drought. Getting its position right in the home is not just about making the most of its qualities as a Feng Shui plant, but also ensuring it thrives for years to come.
Where to Place a String of Hearts – According to Feng Shui
There are a few things to understand when choosing where to place a string of hearts in your home: its care requirements, the Feng Shui energy map (or Bagua), and what the plant represents.
'The string of hearts is a beautiful trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves that symbolize love, emotional connection, and the flow of gentle Yin (feminine) energy,' explains Feng Shui practitioner Helen Plehn.
'In Feng Shui, its cascading vines invite softness, grace, and an open heart. This plant resonates strongly with the green aura layer, powered by the heart chakra, which governs love, forgiveness, and compassion,' she adds.
Here, Helen, alongside other Feng Shui experts, share how this informs where to place a string of hearts.
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Best Places For a String of Hearts
Looking at the Bagua, Feng Shui experts recommend a few specific spots for a string of hearts.
'The string of hearts carries a soft, gentle wood energy. Symbolically, it represents connection, emotional continuity, and affection,' says Suzanne Butler, Feng Shui expert from Harmonising Energies Feng Shui.
'So, the south-western (the Love and Relationships corner) and eastern (the Family and Community corner) areas of the home are good places for string of hearts to encourage strong relationships and harmonious family time,' she explains.
In terms of specific rooms, Suzanne encourages string of hearts to be placed where loved ones gather, making it a good living room and dining room plant.
'Placing a string of hearts here enhances romantic energy, deepens partnerships, and encourages emotional healing,' adds Helen.
'The string-like vines create a visual representation of connection and continuity, reminding us that love and kindness (toward self and other) flow endlessly when nurtured,' she says.
Helen Plehn is a Feng Shui expert and interior designer with a focus on human sensory. She is the founder of Helen Creates Beauty and author of The Aura Color Wheel. As a third-generation Feng Shui master, she can sense the energy of space before she senses the energies of people.
Suzanne Butler is a Feng Shui, Manifestation & Empowerment Expert who tutors her clients on how to balance energies in their homes and at work.
Where to Place a String of Hearts for Healthy Growth
In terms of where to place a string of hearts to keep it happy, keep in mind its care needs.
String of hearts does best in bright light, though direct sun may cause leaf scorch. This is especially important for variegated string of hearts, with bright light helping to maintaining its pink and cream colors.
Likewise, being native to semi-arid environments, the string of hearts doesn't enjoy high humidity levels, preferring between 40-50%. For this reason, it doesn't necessarily perform well as a bathroom plant.
Worst Places For a String of Hearts
It would be a Feng Shui houseplant mistake to get placement wrong, which is why it's key to know where not to place a string of hearts.
'You should mainly avoid placing a string of hearts in a bedroom or in cluttered areas,' says Suzanne.
'In Feng Shui, bedrooms are designed for rest and repair. Plants are living, active energy, and that movement can subtly interfere with sleep and emotional regulation,' she explains.
Hiding a string of hearts among clutter will also block its energy and amplify negative energy.
String of hearts is also a houseplant to never place in an entryway. This is because this is a transitional space and the downward vines of string of hearts can disrupt the intended 'upward' movement here.
FAQs
Why is my String of Hearts Shriveling?
If your string of hearts is shriveling, it likely means it's dehydrated. Trim away any damaged strands and leaves and give it a deep watering. Going forward, don't allow it to sit in dry soil for prolonged periods, though it should be allowed to dry out before watering again.
In Feng Shui terms, a shriveled string of hearts can indicate negative energy around emotional connection and relationships. Focus on improving growing conditions to restore this balance.
There are plenty of other houseplants with heart-shaped leaves that can also encourage harmony and positive emotional connection in the home, like this hoya heart succulent from Amazon.
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