Curio rowleyanus
string of beads
A tender, evergreen succulent with long trailing stems and fleshy mid-green spherical leaves. Produces paintbrush-shaped, white/cream fragrant flowers in summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Potentially harmful
- Sap may irritate skin and all parts may cause stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Curio are flowering evergreen succulents native to South Africa's Cape Province mountains, with long, striated leaves and disc-shaped flower heads with no ray florets
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S.W.Africa- Namibia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in free-draining potting compost in a bright position with several hours of direct sun. In summer keep room temperature between 21-27°C (70-80°F). In winter keep between 13-16°C (55-60°F) and water sparingly. See Curio and cactus and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cutttings, internodal cuttings and division in spring and summer.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Trim back weak or straggly stems to the base of the plant to encourage new growth.
Pests
May be susceptible to whitefly, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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