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What other names does the String of Pearls Senecio have? You might know it by its alias

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The String of Pearls Senecio is a succulent plant in the Asteraceae family, genus Senecio. In a sunny environment it turns reddish-brown, with olive-shaped leaves, green with purplish-red stripes, like a watermelon-like network, slightly covered with white powder, and under strong light the network takes on a slight purplish-red. It is a very cute succulent.

Common names of the String of Pearls Senecio

Common names of the String of Pearls Senecio: Jingtongzi, Hailixiannianju

Habits of the String of Pearls Senecio

The String of Pearls Senecio belongs to the Asteraceae family, genus Senecio, and is native to Africa. It is suitable for growing at a temperature of 15~22°C, with spring and autumn being its vigorous growth periods.

It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment, tolerates partial shade and drought, dislikes muggy and humid conditions, and is not cold-hardy.

Home care usually uses cuttings for propagation. Common pests and diseases include: powdery mildew, root rot

Care tips for the String of Pearls Senecio

Repotting: repot every 3~4years1once, carried out in spring. Use a mixed soil of leaf mold or peat soil and coarse sand.

Watering: keep the soil slightly moist during the growing period. In summer it enters a semi-dormant state, so strictly control watering, better dry than wet.

Fertilizing: fertilize once a month, and never let the fertilizer liquid stain the fleshy leaves. When air humidity is too high and ventilation is poor, powdery mildew and root rot are likely to occur.

Light and temperature: full sun. If light is insufficient during the growing period each year, the plant tends to become leggy, with stems turning tender green and fragile. In a sunny spot, however, the plant grows sturdy with plump leaves.

Propagation methods for the String of Pearls Senecio

Cuttings: best done in spring and autumn. Cut off plump and robust stem segments, lay them flat on a sand bed, and keep the room temperature at 15~22°C; after inserting,10~15days later roots grow from the stem nodes, then new leaves emerge, and they can be potted up.

Suggested planting combinations: Aeonium 'Zwartkop', Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

Note: never water too much in summer, otherwise it is very easy for the roots to rot and the plant to die.

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