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String of Pearls Care in 6 Steps: Light, Drainage and Pet Safety

String of pearls (Curio rowleyanus) is a trailing succulent with round leaves. Learn to use bright indirect light, free-draining soil, careful watering and sensible pet and child precautions.

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Curio rowleyanus, previously known as Senecio rowleyanus, grows round bead-like leaves along trailing stems. North Carolina State University's Extension Plant Toolbox recommends bright indirect indoor light, well-drained cactus-type potting mix and care to avoid soggy roots. Its leaves and sap can be harmful when ingested and the sap may irritate skin. The cover photograph is a real plant close-up, not a care demonstration.

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1. Choose bright, indirect indoor light rather than harsh sun through hot glass. Monitor the foliage: weak growth can indicate too little light, while strong direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
2. Use a container with drainage holes and a free-draining cactus or succulent potting mix. Empty any water that collects inside a decorative outer pot.
3. Feel the soil before watering instead of following a fixed date. Persistently wet soil raises the risk of root rot, but the plant should not be left severely desiccated either. Adjust to real conditions.
4. Protect the plant from frost and cold window drafts. It is frost-tender; adjust placement and watering to slower winter growth.
5. If beads shrivel or stems soften, check moisture, drainage and available light together. Both underwatering and overwatering may cause wilting; avoid diagnosing from one symptom alone.
6. Keep leaves, sap and fallen pieces away from children and pets. Wear gloves when trimming to avoid skin irritation. Seek medical or veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

NC State Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxString of Pearls - Curio rowleyanus ↗University horticultural profile checked for previous scientific name, bright indirect light, cactus-like freely draining mix, sensitivity to overwatering and severe drying, frost tenderness, and toxicity to people and pets (skin irritation and ingestion hazards).Royal Horticultural SocietySenecio rowleyanus [String of Pearls] ↗Confirms succulent trailing stems, pea-like leaves and preference for well-drained growing conditions.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Senecio rowleyanus (Curio rowleyanus).jpg ↗Exact photographed plant file by Humoyun Mehridinov, 2023, self-created, CC BY-SA 4.0; original JPEG accessed and visually displayed.Wikimedia CommonsCommons:Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Official hotlink policy checked separately from file-specific Creative Commons licence and credit obligation.

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