That said they will easily rot if given too much water or allowed to fester in damp very low light conditions. A large number of plants growing in a pot (which is typical, see " anything else" below) use more water than a plant growing solo. Unlike other succulents, Senecio plants do like water on a fairly frequent basis. Many of the varieties you can buy will get by with less light but this in turns results in slower or no growth. Like most succulents they will need some sun or bright light to really thrive indoors. With that said, it's time to move on to the care instructions. Of course they will only look their very best and reach their full potential as houseplants, if you treat them well. Succulent Senecios are very easy to grow indoors and forgiving of neglectful treatment and care. Unless you can keep these plants out of reach or out of the way, they might not be ideal to have if you've toddlers running around or playful pets, cats in particular, as the thin wavy stems can make for attractive cat toys. rowleyanus ( String of Pearls) because the leaves tend to be quite uniform in size. radicans can look like small fruits or sweets to some eyes, so they can be a problem around children especially those of S. How poisonous are String of Pearl Plants? Well the toxicity in these plants isn't deadly for pets or people in small quantities but as there can be general unpleasant side effects for both people and animals clearly eating these plants need to be avoided. If money's a concern and you've the patience, you can of course start out with a couple of smaller cheaper cuttings and get that fully grown look yourself within a couple of years or so. The plant is very easy to propagate so they don't cost much to buy when they're small, but as soon as you come across a mature plant which is being grown in an attractive pot or hanging basket the price shoots up. Other standout picks is the String of Bananas or Fishhooks Senecio ( Senecio radicans) which grows very like the String of Pearls except the leaves on this one are banana or fishhook shaped. Growing upright it has a very architectural feel, especially when compared with the more messy and natural look of the String of Pearls. The finger like leaves and stiff stems have a grey or bluish green tinge. Senecio herreianus ( String of Beads) shown in the picture above, is very similar except it has a more compact form and the shape of the leaves look more like different sized beads or grapes.Īnother popular choice is the very fashionable Senecio aquarine ( Mount Everest) this plant is very modern and becoming increasingly popular. Being so completely different to many commonly grown houseplants they make for a fun and unusual talking point. Looking like a group of neat similar sized peas tied to a string spilling out of their container, they're most definitely an acquired taste. Arguably the most common and popular Senecio houseplant is the String of Pearls ( Senecio rowleyanus).
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