Plant Min Zone: 10b
Plant Max Zone: 11b
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Low, Average
Soil Quality: Poor, Average
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Flower Color: Insignificant
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen Foliage: Yes
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium, High
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium
Wind Tolerance: High
Poor Soil Tolerance: Sandy Soils
Height: 0.25' - 0.5'
Width: 1' - 3'
Growth Rate: Slow
Service Life: N.A.
Maintenance Need: N.A.
Spreading Potential: N.A.
Yearly Trimming Tips: N.A.
Plant Grouping Size: N.A.
Best Side of House: N.A.
Extreme Planting Locations: N.A.
Ornamental Features: N.A.
Special Landscape Uses: N.A.
Possible Pest Problems: N.A.
Plant Limitations: N.A.
String of Pearls (Senecio / Curio rowleyanus) grows long green stems with interesting sphere-shaped alternating leaves. They are usually grown as a patio or house plant in Kansas. String of Pearls also grow well in hanging baskets as a durable, succulent plant able to survive drying out, heat and dry air like few others! To play is safe, potted plants are best moved in before night temperatures get below 45 degrees F. It is important to avoid the combination of wet and cold. Before extreme cold occurs, move to a bright interior window over the winter with no watering and keep above freezing. As a winter house plant, it will look presentable all winter long with just no waterings. As a permanent house plant, provide bright light and allow the soil to dry between waterings for many years of carefree enjoyment. Generally if moving outside for the summer, allow 1-2 weeks of part shade or morning sun before placing in full sun. Plants with time to acclimate will thrive in full sun but be careful not to rush it or sunburning will occur. Full hot sun over 100 degrees F can also burn the top of the hanging basket killing the stems where they touch the pot rim and dirt. Avoid this by moving into part-shade during the hottest part of the summer. Potted plants are very low maintenance. I have never seen any insect problems on this plant.