- String of Pearls Plant Description
- String of Pearls Plant Specs and Regions
- String of Pearls Water and Light Recommendations
- Check Your Zone
Curio Rowleyanus 'String of Pearls' is a must-have for your succulent garden. One of the most popular trailing succulents in our opinion here at Succy Crafts. Perfect for hanging planters or to add a spilling effect to your succulent arrangements. String of pearls are perfectly round and green and grow on a long thin string-like stem. If planted in your succulent garden they will grow as a ground cover. All succulent lovers should have a pot full of “String of Pearls” in their succulent collection.
Native to: South Africa, Namibia
Zone: 9-11
Hardiness: tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost
Recommended light conditions: full sun to partial shade
Bloomtime: Spring
Bloomcolor: white
Watering Needs Indoors: Instead of giving your succulents gradual sips of water throughout the week, give them a good soaking, to the point where water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer, succulents do not like to sit in water. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.
Watering Needs Outdoors: In the Summer water your succulents every two weeks, by soaking them and letting them dry before watering again. In the Winter water your succulents once a month.
Technical Information About This Plant
- Requires bright light for most of the day. Or constant dappled shade.
- Best to water every 2 weeks.
Knowing what your planting zone is can be vitally important to your plants thriving. Keep in mind that the zones pertain to OUTDOOR planting. If you plan to keep your plants indoors for fall-winter the zones may be irrelevant.
