Introduction to the alternative names of String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus): so that's what else it can be called

Common names of String of Pearls

Common names of String of Pearls: Jingtongzi, Hailixiannianju

Habits of String of Pearls

String of Pearls belongs to the Asteraceae family, Senecio genus, and is native to Africa. It grows best at a temperature of 15~22°C, and spring and autumn are 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-tolerant.

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

Care tips for String of Pearls

Repotting: repot once every 3~4years1time, 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 water, better dry than wet.

Fertilizing: fertilize 1time per month, and never let the fertilizer solution 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, and the stems become tender green and fragile. In a sunny spot, however, the plant grows sturdy with plump leaves.

Propagation methods of String of Pearls

Cuttings: best done in spring and autumn. Cut off plump, healthy stem sections and lay them flat on a sand bed, keeping the room temperature at 15~22°C. After planting, 10~15days later, roots grow from the stem nodes, and then new leaves appear, after which they can be potted up.

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

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