String Of Pearls - Senecio Rowleyanus
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| Management number | 250424666 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250424666 | ||
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- Description
- String Of Pearls - Senecio Rowleyanus Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Senecio Rowleyanus, also called String Of Pearls, is a trailing succulent native to the dry, rocky regions of southwestern Africa. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and evolved to store water in its spherical leaves, making it naturally drought tolerant.
The plant is recognizable by long, cascading stems lined with small, pea-shaped green leaves that resemble a strand of beads. Each pearl-like leaf is a water reservoir, smooth to the touch with a faint translucent stripe running along its surface. The trailing stems can reach impressive lengths, giving this cascading succulent a bohemian look when spilled from a hanging basket or high shelf.
It produces small, white, daisy-like flowers with a sweet, cinnamon-like fragrance when conditions are right. Blooms typically appear in late winter to early spring and require a nighttime temperature drop to trigger flowering.
Hang it in a bright spot or place it on a high shelf where the trailing stems can cascade freely. You can leave it up to ten days without water. Move it outside for summer in a sheltered spot with indirect light, but provide cover from rain to prevent root rot. This plant is pet friendly. Propagate it easily by laying stem cuttings on moist succulent soil or placing them in water. Roots develop within two to three weeks in bright indirect light.
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String Of Pearls - Senecio Rowleyanus grows well in bright indirect light and scorches in harsh south-facing windows with intense direct sun.
Water it deeply every 10 to 14 days in summer and reduce to once a month in winter.
Senecio Rowleyanus needs a fast-draining succulent or cactus mix blended with extra perlite for best results.
It prefers temperatures between 60 and 80°F and should be protected from frost below 30°F.
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Senecio Rowleyanus is a moderate to fast grower that benefits from light balanced fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, tolerating minimum temperatures around 25 to 30°F before frost damage occurs. It grows outdoors year-round in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, as well as along the Oregon coast. Zone 8 gardeners in parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and the Pacific Northwest can move it outside in warmer months with winter protection.
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Q: How often should I water String Of Pearls - Senecio Rowleyanus?
A: Every 10 to 14 days during the growing season, letting the soil dry completely between waterings. Reduce to once a month in winter. Yellow or mushy pearls indicate overwatering or poor drainage.
Q: Is it safe for cats and dogs?
A: String Of Pearls - Senecio Rowleyanus is non-toxic and safe for both cats and dogs.
Q: What light conditions does Senecio Rowleyanus need?
A: Place it near a bright window with indirect light. South-facing windows with intense afternoon sun can scorch the leaves. East or west-facing windows typically work well.
Q: Can I grow this plant outdoors year-round?
A: Senecio Rowleyanus grows outdoors year-round only in USDA zones 9 through 11. In zone 8 areas like parts of North Carolina and Tennessee, move it outside in warmer months and bring it inside before temperatures drop in autumn.
Q: How do I propagate String Of Pearls?
A: Lay stem cuttings on moist succulent soil or place them in water. Roots develop within two to three weeks in bright indirect light.
Q: What size pot should I start with?
A: String Of Pearls does well in a 2 inch or 4 inch pot to start, as it prefers slightly snug roots. Repot only when the plant is clearly root-bound or growth slows noticeably.
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