String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Family: Asteraceae
String of Pearls grows in bright indirect light to gentle morning sun and prefers sandy, sharply drained succulent mix. Water needs: Low; allow soil to dry between waterings.
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How to Grow String of Pearls
String of Pearls growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light to gentle morning sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy, sharply drained succulent mix with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Low; allow soil to dry between waterings water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for String of Pearls as 10-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or lightly cover. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years to substantial trailing size.
Plant Overview
String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a succulent with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0244
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
String of Pearls is listed for bright indirect light to gentle morning sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low; allow soil to dry between waterings. The database soil reference is Sandy, sharply drained succulent mix. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light to gentle morning sun
- Soil
- Sandy, sharply drained succulent mix
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Low; allow soil to dry between waterings
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or lightly cover. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years to substantial trailing size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or lightly cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years to substantial trailing size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.