Senecio Rowleyanus String Of Pearls Variegata, also known as Rowleyanus Variegata, is a frost-tender evergreen perennial native to South Africa. This plant offers exceptional succulent cream, green, and pink mottled spherical leaves on trailing stems 12-36" long and 3" tall. It forms a dense mat of ornamental foliage particularly well-suited to hanging baskets and containers where its trailing stems can cascade. White flowers with red and yellow stamens bloom in summer. String-of-Pearls is a superb houseplant or ornamental addition to outdoor containers or frost-free xeriscapes. This plant flourishes in partial sun or bright indirect light with well-draining soil and low water. Bring outdoor containers inside over the winter in cold climates. Create a stunning houseplant collection by growing String-of-Pearls Variegata alongside Mini Blue.
Senecio Rowleyanus String Of Pearls Variegata Selling Tips
Sell Senecio Rowleyanus String Of Pearls Variegata to customers looking for a unique succulent as a gift or to add to a houseplant collection. Customers will love the multi-colored cream, green, and pink spherical foliage of String-of-Pearls variegata. Trailing stems grow to 3" tall and 36" long, making this a stunning houseplant or ornamental addition to the landscape. This species is particularly well-suited to hanging baskets where the dense trailing foliage can cascade over the sides. This evergreen plant blooms in summer with white flowers with red and yellow stamens. Senecio Rowleyanus String Of Pearls Variegata flourishes outdoors in zone 10, requiring low to moderate water and partial sun or bright indirect light. It is a superb addition to hanging baskets or houseplant collections. Bring containers indoors in cold climates. Create a stunning show of color and texture by pairing this plant with Kangaroo Paws, Phlox, Sedum, Delosperma, Aloe, and Kalanchoe.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in partial sun or bright indirect light.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry before watering again.
3. Bring outdoor containers indoors for the winter in cold climates.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Senecio Rowleyanus String Of Pearls Variegata, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container, three plugs per 1-gallon container, or 4-5 plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.7-6.2, EC (2:1) of .50-1.0, low feed (75-125 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 65-75, and nighttime temperatures of 58-70. This plant doesn't require pinching. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
Primarily grown for its foliage, this plant blooms with white flowers in summer.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Senecio Rowleyanus String Of Pearls Variegata Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, three per 6-inch or 8-inch container, or 4-5 liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Senecio Rowleyanus String Of Pearls Variegata Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 6-8 Weeks |
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| 10 Inch crop time | 12-16 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Summer |
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| Color | White |
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| Habit | Trailing |
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| Height | 3 inches |
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| Light | Bright Indirect/Filtered, Partial Shade, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | 10-12 |
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| Water Needs | Light, Moderate |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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