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String of Watermelons aka String of Beads or String of Raindrops (now Curio herreanus) (Jacobsen & Heath): A stunning trailing species with incredible foliage. It grows narrow, string-like stems that are somewhat stiff and can reach over 1. 0' long. The branching stems sport round leaves with pink to purple striping running lengthwise. Purple tones on the leaves and stems will deepen when grown in bright sunlight. String of Watermelons makes a real impact in a hanging pots near a sunny window. It likes a little bit more frequent water than most succulents; water whenever the leaves start to wrinkle. In frost-free climates, it can also thrive outdoors in a container or as a ground cover. Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright, diffuse light, great drainage, and deep, infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining c
Senecio herreanus - String of Watermelons
$12.98