Senecio rowleyanus 'String of Pearls'

Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she made String of Pearls. A succulent native to Africa, those little pearls give this plant the maximum capacity to store moisture, but that very shape also reduces the leaf area that can absorb sunlight. To counteract that, each "pearl" has a narrow sliver through which additional sunlight can penetrate; it makes each segment look like a pea that can be split. So clever a plant, so fun to grow!

Common Name: String of Pearls, String of Beads

Mature Size: 1 -3" tall, 1 - 3 feet long

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Drought tolerant, "strings" will root if laid on soil

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Summer (may not bloom indoors)

Structure: Trailing

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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