Succulent 'String of Pearls' Live Plant
4" Pot / Nursery Pot
$24.00
Sale price
$24.00
Regular price
$32.00
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Succulent 'String of Pearls' Live Plant
$24.00
Sale price
$24.00
Regular price
$32.00
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) is a beloved trailing succulent from South Africa, its delicate vines strung with round, pea-like 'pearls' that store water. Stunning spilling from a hanging pot or shelf.
String of Pearls is pure whimsy, with rounded little beads strung along delicate trailing stems. It's a beloved showstopper for collectors and a thoughtful gift for plant lovers who appreciate something special. Let it spill from a hanging pot or high shelf for that dreamy, cascading look.
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Natural variation expected with live plants
Botanical Label
- Common name: Succulent 'String of Pearls'
- Botanical name: Senecio rowleyanus
- Pot size: 2", 3", 4" or 6" nursery pot (choose at checkout)
- Light: Bright light with some direct sun (a sunny windowsill)
- Water: only when the soil is completely dry — water sparingly, much less in winter.
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly — easy as long as you don't overwater.
- Growth style: Trailing succulent.
- Mature size: Strands can trail over time — mature size can vary by growing conditions.
- Lifespan: Can live for many years with regular care — varies by growing conditions.
- Pet safety: Not pet-safe — toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep out of reach of pets.
- Best for: Sunny windowsills, desks, and bright shelves.
- Vibe/personality: Sculptural, low-water, and easygoing.
Curator's Note: Succulent 'String of Pearls' is sculptural and self-sufficient — a low-water, light-loving little form that holds its own on a bright sill. It asks for almost nothing beyond good light and the occasional drink.
Why It Belongs in Your Collection
- Low-water and forgiving as long as you don't overwater
- Sculptural, eye-catching shapes
- Loves a sunny windowsill
- Easy to propagate from leaves or cuttings
- Compact — perfect for shelves, desks, and sills
- A slow, low-fuss grower
Care Notes from the Greenhouse
- Light: Bright light with some direct sun is ideal for Succulent 'String of Pearls' — a sunny windowsill is perfect. Too little light makes it stretch and lose its compact shape.
- Watering: Water sparingly — only when the soil is fully dry, and much less in winter. Overwatering (soggy soil) is the main way these plants fail.
- Humidity: Average household humidity is fine — these are dry-climate plants and don't need misting.
- Temperature: Warm room temperatures; protect it from frost and cold drafts.
- Soil: A gritty, fast-draining cactus/succulent mix in a pot with a drainage hole.
- Fertilizer: Feed lightly with a diluted cactus/succulent fertilizer in spring and summer; none in winter.
- Pruning: Remove any shriveled lower leaves; many succulents propagate easily from a single leaf or stem cutting.
- Care tip: Err on the side of underwatering — these store water and rot if kept wet.
Best Display Spots
- Sunny south- or west-facing windowsill: the brighter the better.
- Desk near a bright window: a sculptural little accent.
- Bright shelf or plant ledge: shows off its form.
- Hanging pot or high shelf: lets the strands trail.
- Any bright spot with good airflow: they dislike damp, stuffy corners.
Best For / Think Twice If
Best for:
- Sunny windowsills and bright rooms
- People who tend to underwater (or forget to water)
- Lovers of sculptural, low-water plants
- Small spaces — shelves, desks, and sills
Think twice if:
- Low-light rooms — they stretch and weaken
- People who tend to overwater — soggy soil rots them
- Homes with pets that may nibble (this plant is toxic)
- Spots with no bright or direct light
Botanical Exhibit Notes
- Succulents and cacti store water in their thick leaves or stems — an adaptation to dry climates — so they need far less watering than most houseplants.
- They want plenty of light and very well-draining soil; soggy roots are their main enemy.
- Many are slow growers that live a long time with minimal care — though lifespan can vary by growing conditions.
- Most succulents propagate easily — a single dropped leaf can root and grow into a whole new plant.
- With enough light and a cool, dry winter rest, many succulents and cacti can surprise you with flowers.
From Our Greenhouse to Your Home
Florida Plant ships across the continental U.S. Your plant ships from Florida and California, USA, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil unless noted. Orders dispatch within 1–4 business days, early in the week so plants don't sit over a weekend in transit.
During cold weather, orders to colder areas are sent with a heat pack, and we may hold delivery to very cold areas until it's safe to ship. Every plant is backed by our 48-hour live-arrival guarantee — contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos if there's an issue.
Because this is a live plant, each one is unique — size, fullness, color, and shape vary naturally, and minor cosmetic imperfections can happen. Give your plant a little time to settle in after it arrives.
Plant Questions, Answered
How often should I water Succulent 'String of Pearls'?
Water only when the soil is completely dry — water sparingly, much less in winter. It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.
What kind of light does Succulent 'String of Pearls' need?
Bright light with some direct sun is ideal for Succulent 'String of Pearls' — a sunny windowsill is perfect. Too little light makes it stretch and lose its compact shape.
Is Succulent 'String of Pearls' pet safe?
No. Succulent 'String of Pearls' is considered toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Why is my Succulent 'String of Pearls' stretching out or getting leggy?
That's usually not enough light — succulents stretch (etiolate) reaching for the sun. Move it to a brighter spot, ideally a sunny windowsill, and new growth will come in more compact.
Plant care at a glance
- Light
- Bright light, some direct sun
- Care level
- Easy