Strings
Turtles, dolphins, frogs, pearls, bananas, coins, hearts, spades… we have them all at Growing Hobby.
Most Popular Types
Strings of turtles (Peperomia prostrata) and String of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) are the current favorites.
Light
Most strings love indirect sunlight, but we recommend checking the particular species.
Temperatures
Most strings are houseplants. They can stay outside during the summer, but you will need to bring them indoors when temps dip below 50°F.
Watering
Most strings prefer watering when completely dry. We recommend checking the species, though.
Toxicity
Some strings, including String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) and String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus) are toxic to pets. String of Turtles and String of Hearts are non-toxic. It’s best to check the particular species.
Growth
Most strings are fairly quick growers, trailing from hanging baskets.
Origin
Many strings are from South Africa.
Propagation
Most strings can be clipped and laid on soil to propagate, but others, such as String of Turtles, do best with division.
Dormancy
Most strings are dormant in winter. Water a little less during that season.
Senecio rowleyanus string of pearls
Senecio rowleyanus, string of pearls, is a favorite among succulent collectors.
Senecio radicans string of bananas
The plump leaves of the Senecio radicans brought its nickname: string of bananas.
senecio peregrinus string of dolphins
Senecio Peregrinus, or string of dolphins, has leaves that mimic dolphins at play.
Peperomia prostrata string of turtles
Peperomia prostrata string of turtles
Pickle plant – Delosperma echinatum
Delospermum echinatum really does resemble little pickles. It’s one of our favorites, as we have a dog named Pickles!
Dischidia formosana
Once Dischidia takes root, it is very prolific. Most varieties such as the Formosana work well in hanging baskets.
Dischidia string of nickels
The String of Nickels is a precious succulent that is easy to maintain.
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.