Plant field guide
String of Pearls
Unique bead-like succulent that trails gracefully. Eye-catching conversation piece.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Senecio rowleyanus
- Sun
- partial shade
- Water
- low
- Height
- 2 in (5 cm) – 4 in (10 cm)
- Spread
- 12 in (30 cm) – 36 in (91 cm)
- Spacing
- 6 in (15 cm)
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 9–12; average annual extreme minimum from 20°F (-6.7°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- Not recorded
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: no calendar months recorded.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
Excellent drainage required. Avoid overwatering.
Pruning
Pruning instructions are not recorded for this plant.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer type is not recorded.
A fertilizer schedule is not recorded.
Mulch
Mulching guidance is not recorded.