Plant profile
String of Bananas
Curio radicans
Fast trailing succulent with banana-shaped leaves.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 weeks
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Medium
Space
Small space, up to 15 cm
Typical cost
₹150-350
Why it works
Good fit notes
Fast trailing succulent
Care tip: Bright light and airy soil keep it happy
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
String of bananas is a Curio/Senecio-type trailing succulent and should be treated as mildly toxic/irritant to pets.
Hang out of reach of pets/children; wash sap from skin.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose firm banana-shaped leaves and no mushy stems.
- Use shallow fast-draining pots and bright light.
Avoid
- Shriveled strings
- Mushy stems
- Mealybugs
- Wet dense soil
Plant personality
Useful traits
String of bananas is easier/faster than string of pearls for many growers.
It was formerly placed in Senecio.
Trailing vines can tempt pets, so placement matters.
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