String of…. Succulents

In the succulent world, the craze is huge for succulents that can hang or trail down pots. The popularity to have succulent cascade down a replica of a human head is massive. I wanted to share what some of these popular plants are as well as show you exciting displays.

The Strings within the Curio family are under the main cover of the Asteraceae family with a Tribe of Senecio. The Genus was reclassified and renamed to Curio. Previous plant tags with Senecio are not wrong just older names.

Each string may go by more than one name, keep in mind the scientific name is what is consistent. The pet name changes based on grower or area. I will list the most popular

STRING OF PEARLS or Curio Rowleyanus Family: Asteraceae- Genus: Curio

Native to drier parts of southwest Africa appreciates well-draining soil. Keep in the partial shade outdoors, bright light indoors. Allow soil to dry out before watering. Flowers are small and white with red stamens and bright yellow anthers that appear in Summer.

STRING OF DOLPHINS or Curio Peregrinus Family: Asteraceae- Genus: Curio

This is a hybrid plant made from String of Pearls and the Candle plant. Low temps tolerated from 25-50* Bright but indirect light.

Allow soil to dry out before watering and prefers crowded containers

Small white puffball flowers appear in fall.

STRING OF WATERMELON or Curio Nerreanus Family: Asteraceae- Genus: Curio

Native to Nambia and South Africa. Keep in the partial shade outdoors, bright light indoors. Allow soil to dry out before watering.

This String has trailing stems and subglobose leaves ( meaning not quite round) Flowers appear from spring to fall.

STRING OF BANANAS or Curio Radicans Family: Asteraceae – Genus: Curio

Native to South Africa. Has flowers that are small and white, scented like cinnamon, and appear in late winter early spring. Well draining soil that is allowed to dry out before watering

Outdoor lows of 30 to 50* Partial shade outside and bright sunlight if indoors.

STRING OF TEARS or Curio Citriformis Family: Asteraceae – Genus: Curio

Native to South Africa. Citriformis is Latin; citris meaning lemon and forma meaning shape of leaves.

This is a slow-growing succulent with erect and trailing stems. It has small creamy yellow flowers that appear late summer to winter.

Well draining soil that is allowed to dry out before watering

Outdoor lows of 30 to 50* Partial shade outside and bright sunlight

STRING OF TURTLES or Peperomia Prostrata Family: Piperaceae- Genus: Peperomia

Small slow-growing vine plant native to Brazil. The plant has a reddish-brown flower spike. Prefers moist but not soggy soil and is susceptible to mealy bugs.

This small vining plant is excellent for terrariums and container gardens. Low temps 40-50* better to be inside house plant with bright light.

STRING OF NICKLES or Dischidia nummularia Family: Apocynaceae – Genus: Dischidia

This plant is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. Flowers are very tiny and show in spring.

These plants need high humidity. Mist every day or place a saucer of water below the container. Allow soil to dry out before water to avoid root rot.

STRING OF HEARTS or Ceropegia Woodii Family: Apocynaceae- Genus: Ceropegia

A plant from Zimbabwe Africa the stems can grow up to 13 feet long. Making this variety a natural climber. They prefer good drainage with gritty compost.

When exposed to sufficient light the leaves will appear dark green. Adjust the plant location if leaves are pale.

Propagation: Tubers, which grow along the stems are easily rooted while attached to the parent plant. Stem cuttings can also be taken. Re-Potting: Rarely need repotting. Enjoy being root-bound.

ENJOY SOME LOVELY DISPLAYS USING STRING OF SUCCULENTS. I HOPE THAT THE PICTURES AND BRIEF DETAILS YOU READ TODAY WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PLANTS.

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