String of Pearls
Senecio rowleyanus
A trailing succulent from southwest Africa, with slender stems strung with round pea-sized leaves that store water for drought. Stunning in hanging baskets. Overwatering is the #1 killer — shriveled 'pearls' mean too dry; mushy ones mean too wet. Small white cinnamon-scented flowers appear in summer with enough sun.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Indoor (native to southwest Africa)
Light
Bright indirect light with some direct sun (south/west window ideal)
Bloom Time
Summer (small white fragrant flowers)
Soil
Gritty cactus/succulent mix with extra perlite or pumice
Water
Let soil dry completely between waterings; every 2–4 weeks in winter
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Stem cuttings — lay a 10 cm section on soil, gently press pearls into contact, and mist occasionally. Roots at nodes within a few weeks.
