String of Pearls
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String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
String of Pearls is a unique succulent plant with small, round leaves that look like green beads on a string. It's also known as 'String of Beads' and is loved for its quirky appearance.
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The String of Pearls has vibrant green, spherical leaves that resemble tiny peas or beads strung along delicate trailing stems. Its unique pearl-like foliage makes it visually distinct from most other succulents, creating a cascading curtain of green.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCurio
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each individual 'pearl' on the string is actually a tiny leaf!
It's related to daisies, even though it looks so different!
Its tiny white flowers often smell just like cinnamon!
Some of its round, bead-like leaves can grow as big as marbles!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Orb Reserves
String of Pearls has round, bead-like leaves that act as tiny water storage tanks, helping it survive long dry periods.
Ability
Sun Shield Spheres
String of Pearls has spherical leaves with less surface area to minimize sun exposure and water evaporation.
Ability
Stem Power-Up
String of Pearls' green stems can also photosynthesize, producing extra energy even when leaves are less exposed.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits its tiny white flowers to collect nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Southern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa caffra
A large bee also helping to spread its pollen.
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Snails may occasionally graze on the succulent leaves.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Pendulous Form
Describing a plant or anatomical structure that droops or hangs downwards.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Succulent
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Also known as
Senecio RowleyanusString of Beads
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be careful not to touch the delicate leaves as they can be easily damaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is String of Pearls?
15-90 cm
How big are the flowers on String of Pearls?
0.5-1 cm
When does String of Pearls bloom?
Summer
Is String of Pearls edible?
No
Is String of Pearls toxic?
Mild
What is String of Pearls's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is String of Pearls pollinated?
Insect
Where is String of Pearls usually found?
Desert
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