String of Pearls
English name:
String of PearlsLatin name:
Senecio rowleyanusAbout me:
I am easy to grow with small, spherical leaves that look like a string of pearls (hence my name!).
Useful to know:
Origin
I am from Southwest Africa
Height/Growth
I'm fast growing, and my tendrils could grow as long as 1m.
Light
Keep me in a bright room but don't like me get much direct sun.
Water
Water me well when soil is completely dry, but make sure I never sit in water.
Temperature
Keep me above 13°C and keep me away from draughts and open windows. I will droop and loose pearls if it gets chilly.
Feeding
Feed me once per month during growing season.
Grooming
Prune any straggly ends to keep me healthy.
Care
To encourage growth, repot me every year or two into a slightly larger pot.
Toxicity
Keep away from children and animals.
Fact
Although I am supremely delicate, I am actually a succulent.
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