Thursday, February 2, 2012

Hirt's String of Pearls - 6" Hanging Basket - Senecio

Hirt's String of Pearls - 6" Hanging Basket - Senecio Review



Hirt's String of Pearls - 6" Hanging Basket - Senecio Feature

  • Homegrown by Hirt's Gardens
  • The plant you will receive is growing in a 6" hanging basket and the vines are just beginning to cascade over the edge of the pot.
  • Use either a balanced or low-nitrogen formula at low levels, but frequently---March through October
  • Soil: Should be loose and porous like a cactus soil
  • String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus). The String of Pearls is a member of the senecio family, which also includes 'Dusty Miller', 'German Ivy' and 'Cineraria', to name a few. Although the senecios vary widely, they have similar requirements and many of their delicate, succulent tapestries fill the same horticutual niche. String of Pearls, is a popular and low-maintenance plant to grow in a sunny window. It is a slow-growing variety, but your patience will be rewarded.

Light: Window.

Water: Water when surface is dry. They are forgiving if you forget.

Fertilizer: Use either a balanced or low-nitrogen formula at low levels, but frequently---March through October.

Soil: Should be loose and porous like a cactus soil.

The plant you will receive is growing in a 6" hanging basket and the vines are just beginning to cascade over the edge of the pot.


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