[Image of String of Pearls succulent plant in a white ceramic pot on a wooden table]
**Scientific name:** Senecio rowleyanus
**Common name:** String of Pearls
**Description:**
The String of Pearls succulent is a trailing plant with delicate, bead-like leaves that resemble strings of pearls. It has long, arching or trailing stems that can grow up to 3 feet in length. The leaves are small, round, and green, with a slightly glossy surface. The plant produces small, white flowers in the summer that are not particularly showy.
**Growing conditions:**
The String of Pearls succulent is easy to grow and can tolerate a wide range of conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light but can also tolerate low light levels. It needs well-draining soil and moderate watering. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.
**Propagation:**
The String of Pearls succulent can be propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a 3- to 4-inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the bottom leaves. Insert the cutting into well-draining soil and keep it moist until it develops roots. To propagate by leaf cuttings, remove a leaf from a healthy stem and let it callous over for a few days. Then, place the leaf on well-draining soil and keep it moist until it develops roots.
**Uses:**
The String of Pearls succulent is a popular houseplant and is often used in hanging baskets or pots where its trailing stems can cascade over the edges. It is also used in terrariums and fairy gardens.
**Benefits:**
The String of Pearls succulent is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, making it a great choice for beginners or those who forget to water their plants. It is also a pet-friendly plant and is non-toxic to both cats and dogs.