String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)

$24.99

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Bright light
Moderate care

What arrives

Your String of Pearls, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your String of Pearls

Light
Bright light, with some gentle direct sun.
Water
Water when the soil is dry; soak, then drain.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level

Happiest with a steady routine and the light it likes.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

String of pearls grows long strands of round, pea-like leaves that spill over the edge of the pot like green beaded necklaces. In a hanging pot or on a high shelf, the strands can trail a foot or more.

Bright light with a little gentle direct sun keeps the pearls plump and the strands full. Water when the soil is dry, soaking it thoroughly and letting it drain; shriveled pearls mean it is thirsty, while mushy ones mean too much water. A shallow pot and gritty cactus mix help.

Keep the crown of the plant in good light and avoid burying the stems. Snipped strands laid on damp soil root readily, so it is easy to fill out the pot or start a new one.

The ASPCA lists Senecio species as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the String of Pearls

How much light does the String of Pearls need?

Bright light, with some gentle direct sun.

How often should I water the String of Pearls?

Water when the soil is dry; soak, then drain.

Is the String of Pearls toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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