String of Watermelon, now known as curio herreanus, is a stunning succulent with trailing stems and egg-shaped leaves that are large and elongated. The stems are narrow and can grow over 12 inches long, trailing from a pot or creeping along the ground and rooting at the nodes. Leaves are green, lined with fine dark green or purple striped and translucent "window". Exposure to bright sunlight will deepen the purple tones on the leaves and stems. Flowers are small, brush-like, white to nearly white, and appear from spring to fall on long peduncles.

Light: keep in partial shade if outdoors, which is their preference in summer, and bright sunlight if indoors. They will grow in full shade but will become lank and leggy

Hardiness: 9b-11b (25-50 degrees F)

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Bloom Season	Summer
Botanical Name	Senecio herreianus
Common Name	String of tears
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Asteraceae
Flower Color	White
Genus	Senecio
Growth Habit	Bead like
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	9 12 (USDA)
Mature Size	1 ft. tall
Native Area	South Africa
Plant Type	Succulent plant
Propagation	By stem cuttings
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Soil PH	6.5
Soil Type	Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features	Showy blooms
Sun Exposure	Partial shade (bright light)
Toxicity	Mild toxic to humans
Watering Needs	Low