Senecio rowleyanus in a 14cm hanging pot

Senecio Rowleyanus, the String of Pearls or String of Beads plant, is a trailing, succulent vine .

Looking just like a string of green beads, its perfect for hanging baskets or cascading from shelves.

The pea-sized leaves (which allow for the storage of water while at the same time minimising water loss) are produced on trailing stems which can grow 60–90 cm. In its natural habitat, the stems trail on the ground, rooting where they touch and forming a dense mat.

Senecio blooms during the summer with clusters of small white flowers with colourful stamens.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, like most succulents the String of Pearls will tolerate infrequent watering and just a few hours of direct sunlight every day. Good soil drainage is essential though to prevent problems and we recommend that you use a cactus mix when potting

Decorative pot in images is for display purposes only and is not supplied.