String of Pearls (Senecio)
Scientific name : Curio rowleyanus
💡 Express care tip:
This magnificent trailing succulent primarily fears overwatering. Only water the String of Pearls when the beads start to shrivel slightly.
Frequent Symptoms & Problems for String of Pearls (Senecio)
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String of Pearls (Senecio) : Yellow Leaves (Chlorosis)
Senecio rowleyanus, or 'String of Pearls', is a trailing succulent native to South Africa. Its ball-shaped leaves store water, and their yellowing is the first sign of root asphyxiation.
String of Pearls (Senecio) : Root Rot
The roots of Senecio rowleyanus are very fine and shallow. They are extremely sensitive to rot in confined and humid environments.
String of Pearls (Senecio) : Soft or Drooping Leaves
The 'pearls' of Senecio rowleyanus should be firm and full. When they become soft, wrinkled and fall off, it is a sign of a water supply problem.
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