Senecio rowleyanus is a creeping evergreen perennial succulent with cascading stems of large, round, bead like leaves. Its trailing stems can reach 60-90cm (2-3 feet). There is a small point at the tips of the spherical leaves and a window on the side. This window allows the light to enter the leaf for photosynthesis but protects the cells from extreme heat. The leaf sphere shape allows the most water storage and reduce the surface area exposed to the hot sun and dry air, thus minimizing the loss of precious water through evaporation.It bears white daisy like flowers during the summer. The flowers are clusters of small 1cm (0.4 inch), white trumpet-shaped flowers studded with colorful stamens. A compound flower which looks like a cluster of tiny white lilies with long anthers sticking out the center of each flower. The small white flower is not showy but fragrant. The bloom will last about a month. The flower is followed by seed. The seeds have cottony filaments attached probably to aid the spread with winds. It pops open like a dandelion.
String-of-pearls Care
Curio Rowleyanus
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
10°C - 16°C
Hardiness zone
9b - 11b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The string of pearls watering in winter winters are the periods when we experience a lot of rainfall and cool climates. if the plants are not exposed to direct rainfall, watering once a month is recommended.
Pruning
Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Medium light/Partly shaded – This is where the plant gets some morning sun or some afternoon sun. Morning sun is less intense than afternoon sun, so putting your plants a few meters in from an East facing window works for maximum sun while reducing the risk of burning.
Temperature
It prefers warm temperatures between 21-27°C (70-80°F) from spring through fall. In winter provide cool temperature about 13-16°C (55-60°F) for this plant.
Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
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