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.
String of pearls planter ideas.
We planted our baby pearls into our earth planter as pictured where it is thriving and still has plenty of room for growth.
Delicate string of pearls plants start small but tendrils can grow up to two or three feet long.
Also known as string of beads or rosary this succulent is a perennial vine of the asteraceae family and is native to southwest africa.
String of pearls curio rowleyanus.
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.
Only water your pearls once the top layer.
Remove the string of pearls from its original soil mix and repot it into a fresh one.
Like most succulents it requires very little hands on care.
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.
However while there s little maintenance involved with growing a rosary string of beads plant you will need to provide it with some care.
Not to throw shade at other succulents but the string of pearls senecio rowleyanus succulent is a show stopper.
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.
Although these plants look delicate they re part of the.
As with most succulent plants the string of beads requires little care.
