String of Pearls: The Cascading Succulent Treasure
The String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) is a striking succulent that features small, bead-like leaves strung along slender stems. This eye-catching plant creates a beautiful trailing effect, perfect for hanging baskets or shelf displays, adding a touch of elegance to any indoor garden. Its unique appearance and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite among plant lovers and succulent enthusiasts alike.
String Of Pearls Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Senecio Rowleyanus
- Common Name: String of Pearls
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native Range: Southwest Africa
String Of Pearls Care Guide
- Care Level: Moderate
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light
- Water: Sensitive to overwatering, so make sure that you give them just enough water. Recommended amount is once every two weeks.
- Humidity: Average
- Temperature: 60-80F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Dilute the plant food to 1/2 the recommended strength and fertilize once every 2 or 4 weeks in spring and summer. Too much fertilizer can kill this plant.
- Propagation: Cuttings
- Growth: Trailing
- Pests: Look out for aphids or mealybugs
- Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets
Fun Fact About String of Pearls
String of Pearls gets its name from its round, pearl-like leaves, which are designed to retain water, allowing the plant to survive in arid environments. These succulent beads can store moisture for long periods, making it highly drought-tolerant and perfect for beginners.
Cultivar History of String of Pearls
Originally hailing from the dry regions of Southwest Africa, Senecio rowleyanus has adapted to thrive in harsh, desert-like climates. This resilient plant was named after British botanist Gordon Rowley, who specialized in studying succulents. Since its introduction to the gardening world, String of Pearls has become a beloved addition to collections for its unique shape and versatility, as it can thrive both indoors and outdoors in appropriate climates.
Mary in Charleston (verified owner) –
This plant was beautiful on arrival and well protected in shipment. It had an area of the plant (about a quarter of the plant) that soil had been displaced and in the packing. I carefully replaced the soil. It was beautiful and just as pictured but within a month most of the plant had died from the top. I should have taken cuttings sooner and hope I will be able to salvage a bit of the original plant from them. I don’t feel like I overwatered or neglected it but it just steadily declined. I’ll try again in the future. It was indeed a beauty.
Matthew Panchisin (verified owner) –
We are incredibly happy with our purchase from Ed�s Plant Shop. All of the plants we received were healthy and packaged with great care. Really appreciate all the assistance in store and will be making another purchase soon!