Senecio Radicans "String Of Hooks" 12cmPot

Botanical Name: Curio radicans (syn. Senecio radicans)
Common Names: String of Bananas, Fishhook Senecio, Banana Vine, Trailing Banana Succulent, String of Hooks

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📌 Product Description

Curio radicans, commonly known as String of Bananas, is a fast-growing trailing succulent admired for its distinctive curved, banana-shaped leaves. The fleshy leaves grow along cascading stems, creating a soft flowing effect ideal for hanging baskets and elevated containers.

In the cooler months, mature plants produce small white, cinnamon-scented flowers that add seasonal interest. Its elegant trailing habit and drought tolerance make it a popular choice for indoor décor, patios, and water-wise gardens in South Africa.

A low-maintenance, eye-catching succulent perfect for creating lush trailing displays.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 15 – 20 cm
Trail Length: 60 – 120 cm
Growth Habit: Fast-growing trailing succulent
Growth Rate: Fast in warm growing conditions

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Bright indirect light to morning sun (avoid harsh afternoon sun in very hot regions)
Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
Water:

Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry out completely
Reduce watering during winter
Avoid waterlogged soil
Sensitive to overwatering

Feeding: Light feeding during spring and summer

Maintenance:

Prune to encourage fuller growth
Easily propagated from stem cuttings
Ensure excellent drainage
Protect from severe frost

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Late autumn to winter
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm temperate and coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect from heavy frost

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🌼 Additional Benefits

Distinctive banana-shaped foliage
Beautiful cascading growth habit
Produces fragrant white flowers
Drought-tolerant
Fast-growing and easy to propagate
Excellent indoor trailing plant

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Hanging baskets
✔ Shelves and wall planters
✔ Patio containers
✔ Indoor décor
✔ Succulent arrangements
✔ Water-wise gardens