String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Strands of bead-like leaves that spill over the rim of a shelf or hanging pot.
About this plant
Senecio rowleyanus is a wonderful succulent with amazing, trailing stems of oval, bead-like leaves, each with a vertical, semi-translucent line running to its tip which assists photosynthesis. Flowers appear on tall, slender stems as small, white fuzzy daisies.
String of Pearls plants are relatively fast growing so give them room to trail for green impact. Perfect for hanging baskets or cascading from shelves. A close relative of Senecio herreianus - String of Beads.
Please note: String of Pearls vines are coiled in the packaging by the growers to protect them in transit. On opening, we recommend gently unfurling the coils and teasing apart the vines around the pot. If you rush this stage, you risk losing some of the pearls. Let the coils hang for several days before continuing to gently separate the vines (patience is a virtue). Some foliage loss is unavoidable, however they are fast growing plants and will regenerate quickly.
| Botanical name | Curio rowleyanus |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 4½" pot · 8" tall 5½" pot · 12" tall |
| Growth habit | Trailing or climbing |
| Ships in | Plastic nursery pot with drainage holes |
| Guarantee | 30-day Arrive-Alive |
Care card
Curio rowleyanus
- Light
- Bright, with some direct sunWithin a few feet of a south or west window. A few hours of direct sun keeps it compact and colorful.
- Water
- Let it dry out fullyEvery 3 to 4 weeks, even less in winter. Overwatering is the only real way to lose it.
- Humidity
- Dry air is fineStores water in its leaves or stems, so indoor winter air suits it.
- Pets
- Keep away from petsCan irritate the mouth and stomach if a cat or dog chews it.
- Care level
- Particular
