Senecio Herreianus – Plant

Description

String of Beads, Gooseberry Plant, Melon Vine, Green marble

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-12. Intolerant of frost. In St. Louis, plants must be brought indoors prior to first fall frost date for overwintering. This plant is best grown in a dry, sandy, well-drained, cactus-type potting mix in part shade. Allow roots to dry out between waterings.

Common name: String of Beads, Gooseberry Plant, Melon Vine, Green marble
Color: White
Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer
Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & Care
Plant bulbs in autumn. Plants do not thrive in Zones 9 to 10 without a period of refrigeration; they need a cold, dormant period. Select a site with soil that drains well. How can you tell? After a good rain, find a spot that is the first to dry out.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Dry

Temprature: 70-80°F/21-27°C

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

• The mulch should feel moist but not wet.
• Apply a high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring until 6 weeks after flowering.
• Keep moist in winter.
• Apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch.

Special Feature:
Excellent ornamental for hanging baskets.
Use
Ornamental use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Note:
No serious insect or disease problems.

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