{"id":318,"date":"2024-01-29T04:16:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T04:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentialhouseplants.com\/?p=318"},"modified":"2024-01-29T04:16:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T04:16:19","slug":"string-of-pearls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentialhouseplants.com\/string-of-pearls\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow & Care for String of Pearls Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"
The succulent known as string of pearls with its long trailing stems festooned with round green leaves that look just like peas are perfect for a hanging pot. They also produce unusual flowers in the early spring. Although they need a little more upkeep than your typical succulent, they are happy with less light than most succulents \u2014 they are a great option for north-facing rooms. <\/p>
But don\u2019t eat these peas! \u2014otherwise known as string of beads or string of peas, for obvious reasons once you\u2019ve seen it\u2014is poisonous. However, in a pet and toddler-free household string of pearls makes an ideal houseplant.\u00a0<\/p>
This guide will help you meet this unique succulent\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/p>
<\/i> Sun requirements <\/strong><\/td>Medium-low light needs for a succulent, dappled shade or indirect sunlight may be sufficient<\/td><\/tr> | <\/i> Hardiness\/Zone<\/strong><\/td> | Not cold hardy, plant outdoors only in Zones 9-11<\/td><\/tr> | <\/i> Water needs<\/strong><\/td> | Above average for a succulent, prefers not to dry out entirely<\/td><\/tr> | <\/i> Toxicity<\/strong><\/td> | Poisonous to humans and pets<\/td><\/tr> | <\/i> Primary growth season<\/strong><\/td> | May have a winter dormancy or (indoors) may grow slowly year-round<\/td><\/tr> | <\/i> Typical size at maturity<\/strong><\/td> | Strands trail up to three feet <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div> | Growing Requirements for Senecio Rowleyanus<\/em><\/h2> |