String of Pearls is a delicate succulent that belongs to the Asteraceae family. With its origin in South Africa, this easy-care plant grows up to 30cm to 90cm tall in height. This plant is also known as Senecio rowleyanus. These beautiful plants have unique pea-shaped leaves and are dormant in the summer.

Growth Rate

The moderately fast-growing nature of this plant makes it a great choice for a variety of landscapes.

Flowering

String of Pearls bloom in the spring. The flowers have a lovely creamy-white color.

Watering

The String of Pearls will die if they get too much water, so make sure you don't overwater them. Watering once every two weeks is recommended for these blooms.

Soil

Plant this variety in a pot with a well-drained soil mix. This plant is a perennial that is easy to grow and will survive in most indoor settings.

Hardiness

Pearl plants are hardy in zones 9 to 12. Since these are not frost tolerant, bring them indoors during winter if necessary.

Light

This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade to thrive.

Propagation

The string of Pearls is easy to propagate from stem cuttings.

Senecio rowleyanus is a great plant to grow in your garden for its ornamental look and can be grown easily in hanging baskets.

Bloom Season	Spring
Botanical Name	Senecio rowleyanus
Common Name	String of pearls
Common Name	String of pearls, Variegated String of Pearls
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Asteraceae
Flower Color	Creamy
Flower Color	Creamy, white
Flower Color	Creamy, white, variegated
Genus	Senecio
Growth Habit	Peashaped
Growth Habit	Trailing, hanging
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11, 12
Hardiness Zone	9 – 12(USDA)
Mature Size	1 4 in. tall
Mature Size	1 4 in. tall, 8 12 in. wide
Mature Size	4 in. tall, 12 in. wide
Native Area	South Africa
Plant Type	Evergreen succulent
Propagation	By cuttings
Propagation	By cuttings, offsets, seeds
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, frost tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, heat resistance, pest resistance
Soil PH	6.5
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features	Beadlike leaves(cascade several ft)
Sun Exposure	Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity	Toxic for humans
Toxicity	Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Toxicity	Toxic for humans, toxic for pets(Keep away from Children)
Watering Needs	Low