Succulents String of Pearls (4")

String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) | 4” Pot
A Trailing Treasure with Timeless Southern Grace

At Wrights Market, nestled in our 1938 cottage where laughter lingers in the kitchen and rocking chairs creak in rhythm with the breeze, we love a plant that’s both elegant and unexpected. The String of Pearls fits that bill perfectly—graceful, whimsical, and full of personality. With trailing strands of plump, bead-like leaves, this succulent looks like it was made for Southern window sills, hanging baskets, and sunny porch railings.

Native to the dry hills of Southwest Africa, this lovely succulent earned its name from the unique shape of its leaves—each one a round, glistening “pearl” designed to store water through long stretches of dry weather. These pearls aren’t just pretty—they’re a symbol of endurance, quiet beauty, and resilience, just like the Southern women who passed down cuttings of it through generations.

The String of Pearls thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, and even enjoys a little morning sun. She doesn’t like to sit in soggy soil, so be sure to let her dry out fully between waterings. With the right light and a bit of patience, she may surprise you in late spring or early summer with tiny white blooms that smell sweetly of cinnamon.

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, indirect light (a sunny window or gentle morning sun is ideal)

• Water: Let soil dry completely between waterings—she likes it on the dry side

• Humidity: Loves dry air—no extra humidity needed

• Soil: Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix

• Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets and people if ingested

Perfect Companions:

• String of Hearts – delicate, trailing romance to pair with her sculptural beads

• Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum) – for a full, textured succulent arrangement

• Aloe Vera – a classic upright partner to balance her cascading beauty

Whether she’s spilling over a clay pot on your sun porch or catching the light in a windowsill, the String of Pearls brings elegance with ease—a soft-spoken showstopper that makes any space feel just a little more magical.

From our family here at Wrights Market to yours, may her graceful strands remind you to grow with strength, bloom with joy, and treasure the simple, shining moments.