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String Of Pearls

Senecio rowleyanus

 

 
String Of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) at Sabellico Greenhouses

String Of Pearls in full

String Of Pearls in full

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

String Of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) at Sabellico Greenhouses

String Of Pearls foliage

String Of Pearls foliage

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  2 inches

Spread:  3 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Other Names:  String Of Beads

Description:

An interesting and unusual trailing succulent with spherical green foliage strung along the branches; a dramatic accent spilling over the edges of containers and hanging baskets

Features & Attributes

String Of Pearls' attractive succulent round leaves remain green in color throughout the year on a plant with a trailing habit of growth.

This is an herbaceous evergreen houseplant with a trailing habit of growth, eventually spilling over the edges of hanging baskets and containers. Its extremely fine and delicate texture is quite ornamental and should be used to full effect. This plant usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, String Of Pearls can be expected to grow to be only 2 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This houseplant will do well in a location that gets either direct or indirect sunlight, although it will usually require a more brightly-lit environment than what artificial indoor lighting alone can provide. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and may die if left in standing water for any length of time. This plant should be watered when the surface of the soil gets dry, and will need watering approximately once each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil type or pH; an average potting soil should work just fine.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

 
 
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This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.

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