Plant profile
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Distinctive trailing succulent with bead-like leaves for hanging planters.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 weeks
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Small space, up to 15 cm
Typical cost
₹150-350
Why it works
Good fit notes
Bead-like trailing stems
Care tip: Bright light and sparse watering are key
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
String of pearls is somewhat poisonous and can cause GI upset or dermatitis; keep it away from pets and children.
Use hanging placement out of reach; wash sap from skin.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose strings with firm round beads and no bald wet stems.
- Prefer bright filtered light and a shallow fast-draining pot.
Avoid
- Shriveled pearls
- Mushy stems
- Mealybugs
- Wet dense soil
Plant personality
Useful traits
String of pearls was formerly known as Senecio rowleyanus.
Its round leaves store water but rot quickly in wet media.
The attractive bead-like vines are tempting to pets, so placement matters.
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