String of pearls curio rowleyanus.
String of pearls planter ideas.
With its overflowing vines and bubbly pearl like leaves it s an eye catcher that looks beautiful trailing across a desk or bookshelf or even hanging in a sunny window where the vines can trail down for interest.
Only water when the top dries out some of your string of pearls have drowned some have died of thirst.
If needed find a pot that is the right size for the plant not too deep and preferably with drainage holes.
Delicate string of pearls plants start small but tendrils can grow up to two or three feet long.
When buying new string of pearl plants they often come with an unsuitable potting mix that either keeps the plant too wet or too dry.
Formerly senecio rowleyanus is a unique succulent that is easily recognizable by its leaves which grow into spherical marble like little balls the leaves grow on trailing stems that gracefully hang down the sides of planters and can extend up to 2 feet if left alone.
Also known as string of beads or rosary this succulent is a perennial vine of the asteraceae family and is native to southwest africa.
We planted our baby pearls into our earth planter as pictured where it is thriving and still has plenty of room for growth.
Remove the string of pearls from its original soil mix and repot it into a fresh one.
Although these plants look delicate they re part of the.
String of pearls care.
If you have a young string of pearls pot it into a small sized pot.
Like most succulents it requires very little hands on care.
Not to throw shade at other succulents but the string of pearls senecio rowleyanus succulent is a show stopper.
However while there s little maintenance involved with growing a rosary string of beads plant you will need to provide it with some care.
