String of Pearls Care Guide

Curio rowleyanus · Asteraceae

A stunning but finicky succulent with spherical pea-shaped leaves strung on thin trailing stems. Best in a hanging basket near a bright window.

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Every 14d

Watering

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high

Light

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Every 60d

Fertilizing

water

low

Humidity

Essential care tips

check_circleWater only when the pearls start to look slightly deflated.
check_circlePlant in a very fast-draining succulent mix with added perlite.
check_circleBright indirect light with a few hours of direct morning sun is ideal.
check_circleCool winters (10–15°C) encourage spring flowering.

warningShrivelled or mushy pearls

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Cause: Either extreme underwatering (shrivelled) or overwatering/root rot (mushy).

Fix: If shrivelled: water deeply. If mushy: cut out the rotten section, let dry for a day, and repot.

warningThin, stringy pearls

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Cause: Insufficient light causing elongated growth.

Fix: Move to the brightest spot possible — a south-facing window or grow light.

warningStrand breakage and bare stems

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Cause: Physical damage or natural ageing of older growth.

Fix: Trim bare stems back to healthy pearls and lay healthy strands on fresh soil to root new sections.

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