Curio rowleyanus

Owned by Marian Phillips (@Mslatinatx73).

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Notes

Family: Asteraceae. This plant is toxic to both humans and pets (cats/dogs) if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. It can also cause skin irritation on contact.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
String of Pearls

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Succulent, Perennial
Growing Medium
cactus and succulent soil mix
Growth Habit
Trailing, Succulent

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
South Africa

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Asteraceae. This plant is toxic to both humans and pets (cats/dogs) if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. It can also cause skin irritation on contact.
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus by Mslatinatx73

Curio

rowleyanus

Common NameString of Pearls

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Succulent, Perennial
Growth Habit
Trailing, Succulent
Growing Mediumcactus and succulent soil mix

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationSouth Africa

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Asteraceae. This plant is toxic to both humans and pets (cats/dogs) if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. It can also cause skin irritation on contact.