@mechelse.jungleBaby Senecio
(String of pearls) Rowleyanus
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Diameter
6cm
Height
±10cm
Loves
Partly shady
Benefits
Air cleaner
The Senecio rowleyanus, commonly known as String of Pearls, is an easy-care hanging plant. This cascading succulent really is the pearl of all BabyPLNTS! This cutie owns her nickname to the characteristic small green balls on the plant that are similar to pearls. The rowleyanus is a woman of many names, even referred to as ‘Pearl Plant’ and ‘String of Beads’.
The String of Pearls is one of the smallest baby plants in a growing pot out there. With her cute little balls, she is a real addition to your plant family! Like other succulents, the Baby String of Pearls doesn't need much water. She stores water in her ‘pearls’ and looks at her best when her pearls have a fresh green colour and are firm to the touch. Although it is tempting to touch the pearls, you’d better not: she is pretty sensitive and her pearls can easily fall off.
The Senecio Rowleyanus 'String of Pearls' trails quickly and likes to be placed on a shelf or in a hanging basket. She is known for her long, slender stems, but if you want to control the length and grow her into a fuller plant, feel free to give her a haircut. The string of pearls plant will branch out where you make the cut, so this will make your pruned plant grow back fuller. And because she is easy to propagate, you can simply use the stems you cut off to grow a brand new baby.
The String of Pearls likes bright, indirect light. Being a succulent, she is very sensitive to overwatering. If you give her too much water, the pearls will literally burst and give her a shriveled look. Therefore, when in doubt, think too little rather than too much water. Just like other succulents, she stores water in her leaves, so even if the top layer of potting soil feels a bit dry, just sit back and do not offer her a drink immediately.
Maëlle
July 07, 2025
I love this one, she's funny
Gabriela
June 29, 2025
Super cute plant! It arrived in perfect condition and fits perfectly in the Baby Sonny Pot. They make a perfect match!
Imke Dijkslag
May 14, 2024
Love watching the pearls get longer! Easy to take care of!
Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.
We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.
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Everything about Senecio
Senecio is one of the biggest plant families that belong to the daisy (Asteraceae) family. There are over 1,000 different species of Senecio all over the world - some are annoying weeds, while others are beloved garden plants. Senecio succulents are also quite popular as houseplants and are perfect for growing indoors.
The name "Senecio" comes from the Latin word "senex," which means "old man." This is because many species of Senecio have a fluffy, white seed head like an older man's beard.
