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String Of Bananas

Senecio Radicans

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Overview

The Senecio radicans, commonly called "String of Bananas," features cascading vines adorned with banana-shaped leaves. This succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal watering. It prefers well-drained soil, ideally cactus mix, and fares best in temperatures between 70-80°F. With fast growth, vines can reach 3 feet, adding a playful charm to hanging baskets or as a trailing accent in landscape designs with its distinctive, curved foliage.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Subtropical
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — This succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal watering

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — and a lack of light can lead to leggy growth.<br><br>Requiring minimal care
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — adding both visual interest and ease of maintenance for the client
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — scientifically known as Senecio radicans
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — It's an exceptional choice for xeriscaping and adds an exotic texture to rock gardens; an ideal planting location would
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — consider its growth habit and succulent nature
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — ground cover / succulent for full or half
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — ground cover / succulent with white blooms
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — the String of Bananas is drought-tolerant and should be planted in well-draining soil to prevent root rot; these stems
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — It's an exceptional choice for xeriscaping and adds an exotic texture to rock gardens
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — white flowers in the garden
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — fleshy leaves which dangle elegantly from slender
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — Watering should be sparing, typically when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to touch
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