Senecio herreianus ‘Gooseberries’

In the ‘String of Pearls’ style, but pearls look like tiny purple veined watermelons! Hanging baskets, cascading form pots. Unique flowers.
synonyms Curio herreanus
height 3–6in
width 1–2ft
tolerates Drought, Pots, Wind
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
Senecios are thrifty low-water succulent plants that are very versatile. They should be watered when dry. Generally they’ll want water every two to three weeks during the dry season to keep looking their best.

To keep long strings of leaves consistent, watering once almost completely dry is paramount. Too much water will rot the stems (requiring them to be re-rooted) and too little water will cause the plant to use the water in lower leaves and then shed them. If you see your leaves shriveling, your plant is ready for a drink.
hardy
to
25F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin South Africa
california
native
No
sunset
zones
16, 17, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This senecio has a form that naturally trails along the ground, rooting as it goes and making a mat over time. However, in cultivation, most gardeners place them in a pot, often hanging, where the cascading stems can be appreciated.
When grown as a groundcover, this plant will eventually begin to smother itself; once this happens it’s best to prune it back hard each spring, creating a cleaner form. These cuttings are easily rooted.

Special Interest

Intricate little flowers smell of cinnamon.