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.
String of pearls planter ideas.
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.
Only water your pearls once the top layer.
Delicate string of pearls plants start small but tendrils can grow up to two or three feet long.
If needed find a pot that is the right size for the plant not too deep and preferably with drainage holes.
Also known as string of beads or rosary this succulent is a perennial vine of the asteraceae family and is native to southwest africa.
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.
We planted our baby pearls into our earth planter as pictured where it is thriving and still has plenty of room for growth.
As with most succulent plants the string of beads requires little care.
Although these plants look delicate they re part of the.
This succulent plant is drought tolerant surviving long periods without water.
Not to throw shade at other succulents but the string of pearls senecio rowleyanus succulent is a show stopper.
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.
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.
