12/09/2021
HOW TO CARE FOR STRING OF PEARLS
LIGHT NEEDS
Senecio rowleyanus needs lots of diffuse, filtered light. If outdoors, it can take partial sun or bright shade on hot afternoons. Indoors, hanging near a sunny window is often the best option.
Finding the right location for this plant can take a little troubleshooting and moving the pot around the house. Getting sparse, pale growth or stems that stretch upwards? Move the pot into brighter light (or keep the grow light on longer). Leaves looking dark, dry, and crispy? Move that plant into lower light. This is a tender succulent, meaning it cannot tolerate frost. Many succulent growers keep it outdoors in summer and bring it inside before there is a chance of frost.
PROVIDE DRAINAGE
The flipside of great drought tolerance is a susceptibility to rot. Part of rot prevention comes down to using well-draining pots and soil. We always recommend planting succulents in pots with drainage holes. You'll also want to use a light, mineral soil like Bonsai Jack's Gritty Mix.
HOW OFTEN TO WATER
String of Pearls like more frequent watering than other succulents. As always, there's no one perfect answer to how often you should water. It varies a lot depending on your growing conditions. But the usual succulent watering strategy still stands. Drench the plant so that water is running out the drainage hole. Then leave it alone until the soil is completely dry again.
The great thing about String of Pearls is that it's easy to tell when it needs water. Once you see slightly wrinkled, deflated leaves, it's ready for a good soak.