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String Of Pearls

Senecio Rowleyanus

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Overview

The String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) is a cascading succulent offering a unique aesthetic with its pea-shaped leaves. These round beads, approximately 0.25 inches in diameter, trail down stems that can reach 2-3 feet long, mimicking a beaded necklace. This plant thrives in bright indirect light and requires well-draining soil. Water sparingly to avoid rot, typically when the first 2 inches of soil are dry. Ideal for hanging baskets in arid landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Subtropical

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — roughly once every two weeks

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — imparting a gentle cinnamon-like aroma.<br><br>For optimal growth

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — Keep in mind that while captivating

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — Water sparingly to avoid rot, typically when the first 2 inches of soil are dry; mimicking a beaded necklace

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — ground cover / succulent for full or half

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — the String of Pearls 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 Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — roughly once every two weeks

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — imparting a gentle cinnamon-like aroma.<br><br>For optimal growth

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — Keep in mind that while captivating

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — Water sparingly to avoid rot, typically when the first 2 inches of soil are dry; mimicking a beaded necklace

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — ground cover / succulent for full or half

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — the String of Pearls requires minimal watering

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — When incorporated into a landscape design

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — trail down stems that can reach 2-3 feet long

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — ground cover / succulent with white blooms

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — the String of Pearls can achieve lengths of 2 to 3 feet

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — Senecio rowleyanus is toxic when ingested

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — botanically termed Senecio rowleyanus

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — trail down stems that can reach 2-3 feet long; with each spherical leaf reaching about a quarter inch in diameter

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — with each spherical leaf reaching about a quarter inch in diameter

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — it pairs beautifully with other succulents and low-water plants

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — mimicking a beaded necklace

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — Water sparingly to avoid rot, typically when the first 2 inches of soil are dry

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — ensure well-draining soil and situate in a location that provides bright

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — botanically termed Senecio rowleyanus; direct, harsh sunlight can scorch the delicate leaves

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — interspersed with transverse windows which allow light into the interior of the leaf for photosynthesis

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — white flowers in the garden

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter; this plant thrives in bright indirect light and requires well-draining soil

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — Direct, harsh sunlight can scorch the delicate leaves

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Photographs by 16 contributors

stanze from Eure, France, Normandie,, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Alberto Salguero, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Leonora Enking from West Sussex, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Flickr user Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Maja Dumat from Deutschland (Germany), CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Joandrés, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Sharon Mollerus, CC BY 2.0 · source

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