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Senecio Rowleyanus 'String of Pearls'

Ed's Plant Shop

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$13.99
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Description

Unique Characteristics of the String of Pearls

The Senecio Rowleyanus 'String of Pearls' is a fast-growing, cascading succulent that requires little care. This plant's small green bubbles along a slender stem resemble the plastic pop-apart beads of childhood dress-up bins.

String Of Pearls - Jewlery That Flowers!

This plant can also produce tiny white flowers with bright-colored stamens that some say smell like cinnamon. This plant requires indirect light for best growth and infrequent watering. The String of Pearls also has shallow roots and grow new root easily, making it easy to propagate. 


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

String of pearls, with their unique trailing habit and distinctive pearl-like leaves, add a touch of whimsy and charm to any indoor setting. These succulents are relatively easy to care for, requiring bright indirect light and infrequent watering, making them perfect for busy plant lovers. Their cascading growth habit makes them ideal for hanging baskets or trailing over shelves, adding a lush and vibrant element to any room.

Fun Fact About String of Pearls: Cinnamon-Scented Blooms

The String of Pearls can produce small white flowers with vibrant stamens that some describe as having a cinnamon-like fragrance. While these blooms are not always a common sight, they add a delightful sensory element to the plant when they do appear. The scent and appearance of the flowers enhance the plant's charm and make it a unique addition to any collection.

Historical Background of the String of Pearls

The Senecio rowleyanus, commonly known as the String of Pearls, originates from Southwest Africa. It has gained popularity for its unique appearance and ease of care. The plant is named for its distinctive round, bead-like leaves that resemble pearls strung on a necklace. Its ability to thrive with minimal care and its striking cascading growth make it a favorite among succulent enthusiasts. The String of Pearls was introduced to the wider world in the early 20th century and has since become a staple in many indoor plant collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.