Botanical Name: Curio rowleyanus (syn. Senecio rowleyanus)
Common Names: String of Pearls, String of Beads, Pearl Plant, Bead Vine, Rosary Vine
📌 Product Description
Curio rowleyanus, widely known as String of Pearls, is a highly sought-after trailing succulent featuring distinctive spherical, bead-like leaves that cascade elegantly from hanging baskets and containers. Each “pearl” stores water, making this plant exceptionally drought-tolerant and well adapted to dry conditions.
Its graceful trailing habit creates a dramatic waterfall effect, making it a popular choice for modern interiors, patios, and succulent displays. Mature plants may produce small white, cinnamon-scented flowers during the cooler months.
A stylish, low-maintenance succulent ideal for South African homes and water-wise gardens.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
Height: 10 – 15 cm (from soil level)
Trail Length: 60 – 100+ cm
Growth Habit: Trailing, cascading succulent
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
Light: Bright indirect light or morning sun
Soil: Very well-draining succulent or cactus mix
Water:
Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry completely
Reduce watering significantly in winter
Highly sensitive to overwatering
Avoid waterlogged soil
Feeding: Light feeding during spring and summer
Maintenance:
Prune to encourage fuller growth
Easily propagated from stem cuttings
Ensure excellent drainage
Protect from heavy frost
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Autumn to winter
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm temperate and coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect from severe frost
🌼 Additional Benefits
Distinctive spherical foliage
Beautiful cascading display
Drought-resistant
Fragrant white flowers
Low-maintenance
Excellent hanging basket plant
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Hanging baskets
✔ Indoor décor
✔ Shelves and wall planters
✔ Patio containers
✔ Succulent arrangements
✔ Water-wise gardens

