Senecio rowleyanus ‘String of Pearls Variegata’

variegated string of pearls
The name says it all! Excellent in hanging baskets or over the edge of pots. Doesn’t want to run bone dry or plant will lose pearls. Also for rockeries, cracks. Variegated selection.
synonyms Curio rowleyanus
height 2–4in
width 1–3ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This plant will want water around every two to five weeks. Let the soil totally dry out, but don’t let it go bone dry and then sit around for a month or so; once they are totally dried out, they want water! Remember that the top of the soil may feel dry, while residual water remains deeper in the pot. Since water is heavy, a light potted plant often indicates it’s time to water, especially with smaller pots. It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the plant: If leaves are shriveling, or even dropping off, you’ve probably gone too long without watering.

You can think of each leaf as a tiny water tank; when the plant encounters drought it goes to these reserve water sources and uses them up.
hardy
to		 28F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 In or Out
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
origin South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 17, 22–H2

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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 each spring, creating a cleaner form. These cuttings are easily rooted.