Curio herreianus

String of Beads · String of Watermelons · Senecio herreianus
Luce
High
Acqua
Low
Dettagli Sicurezza
Gatti
Toxic
Cani
Toxic
Umani
Mild

Ingestion may cause vomiting and irritation.

A trailing succulent with plump, oval leaves marked by darker translucent "windows" running lengthwise.

Guida alla cura

Luce

Bright light with some direct sun keeps the beads plump and patterned; low light causes stretching.

Acqua

innaffiare abbondantemente then let dry out completely; very drought-tolerant, rots if overwatered. Sparingly in winter.

Substrato

Gritty, fast-draining succulent/cactus mix.

Temperatura e umidità

Comfortable 18-26 °C; keep above 10 °C. Dry air preferred.

Concimazione

Light monthly diluted succulent feed in primavera e estate.

Potatura

⚠️ Mildly toxic if eaten. Trim to encourage branching; cuttings root easily.