Botanical Name: Senecio rowleyanus
Common Name: String-of-beads Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Hanging plant consisting of long thin stems with globular leaves which resemble beads; plant is almost always grown as a hanging specimen Height to 2" Spread indefinite Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/out prefers bright light but tolerates low humidity indoors Soil average potting soil with good drainage Hardiness durable indoors, very tender outdoors Morphology: Leaves Nearly globose, about 1/4" diameter, bright green with a narrow translucent band about 1/16" wide Flowers Small white head about 3/8" across, held above foliage – usually form in winter Fruit tiny achenes Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: Normally used as a hanging specimen and as a curiosity plant; very durable houseplant, can be used as an informal room divider Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering; be sure that drainage is excellent in container soil Fertilizing light feeding (half strength) about 5x per year Pruning pinch off dead leaves/stems Pests/Diseases root rot when over-watered Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southwestern Africa Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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