Senecio Rowleyanus (String of Pearls)

Unique cascading pearls for sculptural greenery indoors

Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls) M | Fast EU shipping | Grown with love in the EU | Pet-toxic

Summary: String of Pearls mesmerises with its long, trailing strands of perfectly round green beads, bringing sculptural elegance and effortless desert beauty to your indoor jungle.

✨ Why You'll Love the String of Pearls

• Distinctive bead-like leaves create a striking hanging display
• Thrives with minimal care – perfect for busy plant lovers
• Ideal for shelves, macramé hangers, or cascading over bookcases
• Stores water in its spherical leaves, making it drought-tolerant
• Average length: 30–60 cm | Growth: Trailing, cascading habit

🌞 Light & Placement

Prefers bright, indirect light with some morning sun to maintain full, plump pearls. Perfect near south or east-facing windows with filtered light. Insufficient light leads to sparse strands.

💧 Water & Humidity

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water sparingly, as overwatering easily leads to root rot. Adapts well to low humidity typical of German and European homes.

🪴 Soil & Potting

Use a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Repot every 2–3 years in spring or when roots outgrow the pot. Always ensure pots have drainage holes to prevent rot.

🐾 Toxicity & Safety

Toxic if ingested by pets or humans due to saponins. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and small children.

🌱 Growth & Propagation

Fast grower in ideal conditions. Propagate easily by laying stem cuttings on soil to root or placing cuttings in water until roots develop, then pot for new cascading plants.

📆 Seasonal & Special Care

Reduce watering during winter dormancy. Rotate occasionally to encourage even growth and maintain balanced, full strands.

🐛 Common Issues

Overwatering is the most common issue, leading to mushy or shrivelled pearls. Watch for mealybugs or aphids; treat infestations with neem oil promptly.

🧬 Botanical Background

Senecio rowleyanus, native to Southwest Africa, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its trailing pearls store water to survive arid environments, making it a sculptural, low-maintenance beauty for European indoor collections.

🛒 Ready to transform your home into a jungle paradise?

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