The string of pearls plant, also known as the Curio Rowleyanus, is a trailing succulent that can easily be grown as a houseplant. This plant features small pea-shaped leaves, which makes this vining succulent, unique. These pea-shaped leaves grow on trailing stems that graciously brim over the planters.
Apart from its graceful appearance, the string of pearls plant is an easy-to-care plant. This plant adopts various indoor conditions. In this article, let's explore how you can grow and care for string of pearls plants.
Appropriate conditions to grow string of pearls plant:
To ensure the right growth of your string of pearl plants, maintain the following requirements.
- Soil: To grow a healthy string of pearls plant, you will require some good well-draining succulent soil mix. Well-draining succulent soil mix includes a concoction of soil, sand, and perlite. Sand helps in soil aeration which lets the water move more easily in the soil. Perlite helps the soil to drain out water quicker.
- Potting: Use a pot, which is the same size as the plastic pot in which the plant came in, or use a size bigger pot. Most importantly, choose a pot which has a drainage hole. A drainage hole in the pot is important to prevent overwatering of the plant.
- Light: The string of pearls plant loves indirect sunlight conditions. You can place your plants near the window so they can get the indirect bright sunlight. You can also place your plant in direct sunlight only during the morning hours when the sunlight is not harsh. Do not place your plant in direct sunlight during the mid-day time, because harsh sunlight can burn the foliage. The string of pearls plant needs at least six to eight hours of indirect bright sunlight.
- Water: Understanding the ideal watering routine for your string of pearls plants is extremely important to ensure the perfect growth. The string of pearls plants do not like to get drenched in water for a longer time. Overwatering is the most common mistake of taking care of the plant. This plant has a shallow root system which is why make sure to keep the plant’s soil slightly moist. During the spring and summer, water the plant only when the upper soil feels dry. Reduce watering the plant during the winter. If you notice that the leaves of this succulent are flattening, it indicates that the plant needs water. On the other hand, if you notice that the succulent’s leaves are squishy or they are losing their foliage colour, it indicates overwatering.
- Fertilizer: Feed your plant a well-balanced or water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer). Make sure to dilute the fertilizer to half-strength when using it. Fertilize your plant once in two months during the winter season.
- Temperature: The string of pearls plant thrives well in high-temperature situations. This plant grows well at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer and spring. This plant grows well at 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit during winter months.
No matter whether the string of pearls plant is placed in a hanging pot or a usual pot, this plant looks stunning in both conditions. If you are looking for an easy-to-care plant that could add a touch of greenery to your indoor space, then the string of pearls plant is what you are looking for.