

Senecio herreianus - String of tears


Senecio herreianus - String of tears


Senecio herreianus - String of tears


Senecio herreianus - String of tears
Senecio herreianus - String of tears
Senecio herreianus
String of tears
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The Senecio herreianus or String of Pearls is a succulent plant perfect for dressing up a hanging basket or shelf. With its trailing slender stems dotted with fleshy leaves resembling small jade-green pearls, it charms with its simplicity and originality. Low-maintenance and resistant to diseases and pests, this variety is ideal for beginners. The secret to its success? Avoid overwatering, especially in summer, and choose a well-draining pot to prevent root rot.
The Senecio herreianus also known as 'String of Pearls Plant' is a perennial succulent belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to the arid regions of Namibia in southern Africa, this plant has adapted to dry environments by developing fleshy leaves capable of storing water. This plant has a naturally creeping habit which becomes trailing when grown in pots. Its thread-like stems can reach up to 80 cm in length. Its thick, fleshy, green leaves taper to a point and have an elongated pea-like shape. Do not confuse this species with that of Senecio rowleyanus whose leaves are perfectly spherical! The discreet flowering takes the form of small white to cream flowers borne on slender 7 cm-long stems. It typically occurs in late winter or early spring and the blooms emit a light cinnamon scent. This vigorous plant shows rapid growth in spring, autumn, and winter. Summer marks its dormant period when it requires very little watering.Â
The Senecio herreianus thrives in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates temperatures as low as -4°C in the ground and handles heat very well. Indoors, it prefers temperatures between 15 and 25°C.
Warning - this plant is toxic if ingested; it is therefore recommended to keep it out of reach of children and pets.
The Senecio herreianus fits beautifully in bright rooms such as a living room, kitchen, or a sunlit conservatory. Suspended in a macramé hanger or placed on a high shelf, its trailing stems create an elegant cascading effect perfect for bohemian or minimalist décors. This plant complements a Scandinavian style in a white ceramic pot, or an industrial look when placed in aged metal containers. Pair it, for example, with a Hoya linearis or a Rhipsalis baccifera.
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String of tears
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).

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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.