Trailing Jade Plant (Senecio jacobsenii) Kenraiz by CC4.0 It is an ideal low-maintenance trailing plant that can tolerate extreme heat and cold. This head-turning architectural plant requires plenty of sunlight with well-draining soil to thrive. In spring, you’ll see clusters of small, light yellow flowers appearing all over the plant. This succulent can get as tall as 2 feet and grows upright at first before the stems bend and spill out the pot. These leaves spiral around the stem of the plant and are greyish-green in color with a subtle pink tint on the edges. String of Buttons is native to South Africa and boasts triangle-shaped foliage stacked on top of each other. This makes String of Bananas plant perfect for placing in hanging baskets. They benefit from bright sunlight to really thrive and in these conditions can grow up to 5 feet tall if they’re not trimmed. They produce beautifully scented small-sized white flowers a couple of times a year. Since these succulents are closely related to String of Pearls, they look similar but instead of pearl-shaped foliage, the leaves are shaped like miniature green bananas. It is very easy to care for at home just like the other mentioned Senecios. String of Bananas is another popular Senecio that’s perfect as a trailing plant. String Of Bananas Plant (Senecio Radicans) KaitM42 by CC3.0 They grow best in bright, indirect sunlight and since they hate wet soil, it’s best to plant them in a well-draining, pH balanced soil. The maximum growth height of this plant is 6 inches. The plant’s beauty is further enhanced by its pretty pink and white flowers, thus adding extra charm to any indoor or outdoor space. String of Dolphins is the kind of trailing succulent that you’ll instantly fall in love with! This rare Senecio variety is elegantly curved with moon-shaped leaves and fins that look like jumping dolphins. String Of Dolphins (Senecio Peregrinus) Meganesia by GNU 1.2 But since it is prone to rot, plant it in fast-draining soil and only water it when the soil feels dry. String of Hearts is another great species for hanging on a wall or top shelf where it can get plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. The heart-shaped leaves of this plant grow along the stems and are 2 centimeters long. Each string can reach up to 4 meters similar to a vine. This is an unusual hanging succulent from South Africa, with heart-shaped, dark green or purple leaves combined in strings. String Of Hearts Plant (Ceropegia Linearis Subsp. Just remember to keep the succulent soil evenly moist and repot the plant annually. The small, pale yellow or white flowers will add even more beauty to your indoor or outdoor space. The stems can spread to 8 feet long, which are the main characteristics that make this plant the perfect plant for hanging baskets. The light green foliage of this succulent is flat and round shaped, resembling pouch nickels, hence the name. This rare and exotic houseplant is incredibly easy to grow, but it is mostly found in tropical regions of India and Australia only. String of Nickels boasts beautiful trailing stems that gracefully fall out of the pot or hanging basket. It can adapt to any growing condition and will look beautiful no matter where you display it, indoor or outdoor. This plant produces thin stems that can grow up to 3 feet long. To protect the leaves from sunburn, avoid exposing the plant to direct afternoon sun.ĭuring the early stages of the plant’s growth, you’ll need to water it more often until it matures. This variety can grow up to a meter as long as you provide it with proper temperatures of between 50 and 55 degrees F and adequate sunlight. Like other species of Senecios, the variegated String of Pearls form very long trailing stems, with small round foliage the size of a pearl. Variegated String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus Variegata) This Senecios species produces white blooms that have a cinnamon-like scent and thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Since String of Pearls are fast growers and don’t live long without propagation, you can use their stems to propagate the plant. The peculiar-looking leaves of these plants grow on 2-foot stems that spill over the hanging basket. The String of Pearls has the ability to adapt to all environments thanks to their capability of storing water within their leaves. Native to southwest Africa, these show-stopping hanging succulents from the Aster family are cherished for their long, trailing nature and small spherical leaves. String Of Pearls Plant (Curio Rowleyanus)
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