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 flower seeds.
String of pearls curio rowleyanus perhaps the most carefree succulent to care for on our list the string of pearls look like a beaded necklace.
Although these plants look delicate they re part of the.
String of pearls curio rowleyanus.
Beware that most leaves just rot.
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.
Named after british botanist gordon rowley the species was recently moved from huge genus senecio which contains not just succulents but also common weeds like common groundsel into the new genus curio but is likely to be identified as senecio rowleyanus in literature and the horticulture trade.
Not to throw shade at other succulents but the string of pearls senecio rowleyanus succulent is a show stopper.
String of pearls is an unusual succulent with nearly spherical leaves from south africa.
A plant with a distinctive and unusual appearance string of pearls senecio rowleyanus also known as string of beads is bound to be a conversation piece.
String of pearls or rosary pearls scientifically known as curio rowleyanus or senecio rowleyanus is actually a unique member of the aster family it was recently moved to this genus so some literature may still refer to it under the genus senecio.
Senecio rowleyanus also called string of pearls is among the wonderful hanging plants belonging to the asteraceae family native to southern africa and namibia it has a creeping or a dropping form with branched stems bearing a foliage looking like a river of peas.
This succulent plant is drought tolerant surviving long periods without water.
String of pearls care.
Delicate string of pearls plants start small but tendrils can grow up to two or three feet long.
However while there s little maintenance involved with growing a rosary string of beads plant you will need to provide it with some care.
How to care for a string of pearls plant.
With colorful fleshy green leaves and when the foliage hangs out of the basket it looks beautiful.
Considered a succulent it has string like stems bearing pearl or pea like green leaves hence the common name that form a thick mat when planted.
As with most succulent plants the string of beads requires little care.
Also known as string of beads or rosary this succulent is a perennial vine of the asteraceae family and is native to southwest africa.
Like most succulents it requires very little hands on care.
This succulent blooms in the summer with whitish small flowers in the form of a bush.