{"product_id":"senecio-herreianus-o12cm-↕20cm","title":"Senecio herreianus - Ø12cm - ↕20cm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003eThe plant you are describing is the delightful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003eSenecio herreianus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003e, most commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003eString of Beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003eString of Watermelons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651\"\u003eString of Tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651 citation-end-651\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-650 citation-end-650\"\u003eIt is a very popular trailing succulent, appreciated for its unique, bead-like foliage.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e🌵 The String of Watermelons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-649\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-649\"\u003eSenecio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-649 citation-end-649\"\u003e is a perennial, trailing succulent native to Namibia and South Africa, known for its rapid growth and unusual structure.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage and Form:\u003c\/b\u003e The most distinctive feature is its \u003cb\u003efoliage\u003c\/b\u003e, which consists of small, fleshy, pea-sized, bead-like leaves, each featuring a slight, teardrop shape and often subtle, translucent stripes, giving rise to the name \"String of Watermelons.\" \u003cspan class=\"citation-648 citation-end-648\"\u003eThe leaves grow along thin, trailing stems, cascading beautifully over the edge of a pot.\u003c\/span\u003e The leaves are typically a bright, fresh green color. This is an \u003cb\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Your specimen stands at approximately \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"20\\text{cm}\"\u003e20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e tall and is delivered in a \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"12\\text{cm}\"\u003e12cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e pot. Due to its trailing nature, the height often refers to the length of the stems or the vertical drop from the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering and Fragrance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-647\"\u003e It occasionally produces small, white or creamy-white \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-647\"\u003eflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-647 citation-end-647\"\u003e that emerge on short stalks from the trailing stems.\u003c\/span\u003e These flowers often have a spicy, \u003cb\u003ecinnamon-like fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e☀️ Care and Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-646 citation-end-646\"\u003eAs a trailing succulent, the String of Beads requires care similar to cacti and other desert plants, with a focus on good drainage and bright light.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\/Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e It thrives in \u003cb\u003ebright light\u003c\/b\u003e, including several hours of direct morning sun. Placing it near a south or west-facing window is ideal. Bright light is necessary to keep the foliage compact and healthy. Insufficient light will cause the \"beads\" to become sparse and stringy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Water requirements are \u003cb\u003eminimal\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-645\"\u003eAllow the soil to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-645\"\u003edry out completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-645 citation-645\"\u003e between waterings, reducing the frequency significantly during the cooler winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e Overwatering is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-644\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-644\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-644\"\u003e It requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-644\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-644 citation-end-644\"\u003e, such as a specialized mix for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-643\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-643\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-643\"\u003e Plants in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-643\"\u003eSenecio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-643\"\u003e genus are generally considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-643\"\u003etoxic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-643 citation-end-643\"\u003e if ingested by humans or pets.\u003c\/span\u003e It is best to admire this plant's beauty and keep the trailing stems out of reach of curious animals and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55834352910668,"sku":"12406","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9266\/1068\/files\/thumbnail_2000_b65c47f6-eed2-4d9c-9a8b-c5c0b57b1396.jpg?v=1762166572","url":"https:\/\/viridimania.com\/en\/products\/senecio-herreianus-o12cm-%e2%86%9520cm","provider":"Viridimania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}