Cactus - Senecio rowleyanus

Cactus - String of Pearls

                                          ID#703

 

Native of Namibia, Africa has pendant stems to 3 feet or more with unusual round “leaves” giving the impression of a “string of pearls”. The plant is a superb subject for hanging basket. Protect from frost


Provide filtered light. Hardy to 36F degrees.


Water thoroughly when soil is dry. Less in winter.

HEIGHT X SPREAD:trailing PLANT TYPE: Cactus/Succulent -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: medium TEXTURE: Semi- soft LIGHT: Bright light, filtered WATER: water when soil is dry. Plenty in winter SOIL: well drain soil/. Miracle grow for cactus and citrus
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: White with dark center, small flowers in long hanging stems. Keeps flowering all winter. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: A good choice for hanging pot.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Obtained on a 3” pot (11 0z.) that had finish blooming. -Repot in clay pot to hang using Miracle grow cactus soil mix. -Moved to a 6” clay pot/hanging. Jan. 2013
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

January 2013

May  2012

Additional Information: Lowes Home improvement center. New Bern, NC