String of beads
Senecio herreanus · Ragworts · Aster family
Also known as: String Of Watermelons · String Of Raindrops · Curio Herreanus
Easy5–10cmNot pet-safe
String of beads care at a glance
String of beads (Senecio herreanus) 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 beads
Possible pests on String of beads include Mealybugs, Aphids, Whitefly and Fungus gnats. A common disease is Root rot. String of beads is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Low
- Fungus gnats Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Pyrrolizidine alkaloids Medium
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Frequently asked questions about String of beads
- Which pests affect String of beads?
- Possible pests on String of beads include Mealybugs, Aphids, Whitefly and Fungus gnats.
- Which diseases affect String of beads?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is String of beads toxic to cats and dogs?
- String of beads is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does String of beads need?
- String of beads has a low water requirement.
- What light does String of beads need?
- String of beads prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is String of beads frost-hardy?
- String of beads is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.