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Senecio herreanus String of Watermelons
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Commonly known as String of Watermelons (and occasionally String of Beads), this is a charming trailing succulent closely related to the String of Pearls. It features thick, teardrop-shaped leaves that are a soft purple-green. The "specialty" is in the details: each leaf is decorated with dark longitudinal stripes and translucent "windows" that look exactly like the rind of a tiny, miniature watermelon.![]()
This trailing gem is native to Namibia and South Africa. In its natural habitat, it grows as a creeping groundcover, weaving through rocky soil. In the home, it is most celebrated as a "curtain" plant, cascading elegantly over the sides of hanging planters.![]()
The flowers of the Senecio herreanus are small, white, and pom-pom-like, appearing on long, thin stalks. What makes them truly special is their clove-like fragrance. Unlike many succulents with scentless flowers, a blooming String of Watermelons can fill a small room with a light, spicy, and pleasant aroma.
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Bright Indirect Light. It loves morning sun but needs protection from harsh afternoon rays, which can shrivel the "melons."![]()
Well-draining cactus mix. A blend rich in pumice or perlite is best to ensure the trailing stems don't stay damp.![]()
Moderate. Water when the soil is dry and the "watermelons" feel slightly soft to the touch. Avoid the "pearls" staying in standing water. -
9 to 11. Best kept as an indoor houseplant in most climates.
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This trailing gem is native to Namibia and South Africa. In its natural habitat, it grows as a creeping groundcover, weaving through rocky soil. In the home, it is most celebrated as a "curtain" plant, cascading elegantly over the sides of hanging planters.
Bright Indirect Light. It loves morning sun but needs protection from harsh afternoon rays, which can shrivel the "melons."
Well-draining cactus mix. A blend rich in pumice or perlite is best to ensure the trailing stems don't stay damp.
Moderate. Water when the soil is dry and the "watermelons" feel slightly soft to the touch. Avoid the "pearls" staying in standing water.
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Commonly known as String of Watermelons (and occasionally String of Beads), this is a charming trailing succulent closely related to the String of Pearls. It features thick, teardrop-shaped leaves that are a soft purple-green. The "specialty" is in the details: each leaf is decorated with dark longitudinal stripes and translucent "windows" that look exactly like the rind of a tiny, miniature watermelon.![]()
This trailing gem is native to Namibia and South Africa. In its natural habitat, it grows as a creeping groundcover, weaving through rocky soil. In the home, it is most celebrated as a "curtain" plant, cascading elegantly over the sides of hanging planters.![]()
The flowers of the Senecio herreanus are small, white, and pom-pom-like, appearing on long, thin stalks. What makes them truly special is their clove-like fragrance. Unlike many succulents with scentless flowers, a blooming String of Watermelons can fill a small room with a light, spicy, and pleasant aroma.
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Bright Indirect Light. It loves morning sun but needs protection from harsh afternoon rays, which can shrivel the "melons."![]()
Well-draining cactus mix. A blend rich in pumice or perlite is best to ensure the trailing stems don't stay damp.![]()
Moderate. Water when the soil is dry and the "watermelons" feel slightly soft to the touch. Avoid the "pearls" staying in standing water. -
9 to 11. Best kept as an indoor houseplant in most climates.
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