String of pearls
Senecio rowleyanus · Ragworts · Aster family
Also known as: String Of Beads · Rosary Vine
Easy5–10cmNot pet-safe
String of pearls care at a glance
String of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 13–27 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 13–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on String of pearls
Possible pests on String of pearls include Mealybugs, Aphids and Whitefly. A common disease is Root rot. String of pearls is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Pyrrolizidine alkaloids Medium
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Frequently asked questions about String of pearls
- Which pests affect String of pearls?
- Possible pests on String of pearls include Mealybugs, Aphids and Whitefly.
- Which diseases affect String of pearls?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is String of pearls toxic to cats and dogs?
- String of pearls is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does String of pearls need?
- String of pearls has a low water requirement.
- What light does String of pearls need?
- String of pearls prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is String of pearls frost-hardy?
- String of pearls is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.