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String of pearls.
Curio rowleyanus
Prononciation KYOO-ree-oh roh-lee-AY-nus
Aussi appelée String-Of-Beads Senecio, String-of-Pearls, string-of-beads
String of pearls is a charming succulent known for its trailing stems covered in bead like leaves. It looks wonderful in a hanging basket where its vines can cascade freely. This plant is a bit of a diva, so it needs just the right touch to thrive.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Succulent
- Lumière
- Bright indirect light with some morning sun.
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 14 à 21 jours
- Taille adulte
- 2 to 3 feet long
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Always let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. Watch for shriveled pearls, which signal the plant is thirsty, or mushy stems, which mean it has had too much water. Give it plenty of bright light to keep the stems from getting leggy.
- Arrosage
- Water only when the soil is bone dry throughout the pot.
- Engrais
- Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
- Taille
- Trim back long stems to encourage fuller growth and bushiness.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the plant becomes root bound, using a shallow container.
- Sol
- Well draining cactus or succulent mix.
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Spherical pea shaped green leaves
- Thin trailing stems
- Small white daisy like flowers
- Translucent windows on leaves
Science
- Famille
- Asteraceae
- Genre
- Curio
- Ordre
- Asterales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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