Senecio rowleyanus

Common Name: String of Pearls

Description:
Senecio rowleyanus, commonly known as String of Pearls, is a unique trailing succulent prized for its cascading stems adorned with small, round, bead-like green leaves. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained soil and bright, indirect light, making it ideal for hanging baskets, pots, and indoor displays. In the right conditions, it produces small, white, daisy-like flowers with a subtle cinnamon scent during spring and summer. Low-maintenance and easy to propagate, String of Pearls requires minimal watering and benefits from occasional trimming to maintain its lush, trailing appearance.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Climber (Trailing)

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15 cm
• Length: 50–100 cm (trailing stems)

Aspect:

• Full Sun (outdoors)
• Part Shade
• Indoors / Well-lit

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Perennial
• Low Maintenance
• Unique Trailing Growth

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Senecio radicans (String of Bananas)
• Sedum morganianum (Burro’s Tail)
• Echeveria
• Crassula (Jade Plant)
• Graptopetalum (Ghost Plant)