Bright south or west-facing hanging spot
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Light requirement
Needs a sunny windowsill with several hours of direct sun daily.
Perfect pea-sized spheres on threads that can cascade half a metre. Each pearl is a water-storing leaf — which means drought-tolerance comes built in. A genuinely unusual plant.
Plant profile
Light
Direct sun
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Trailing
Mature size
Small (< 40 cm)
Pet safe
Toxic to pets
Care level
Moderate
Water sparingly and let the mix dry out fully between waterings. Overwatering causes stems to rot quickly — when in doubt, wait longer.
Trailing, compact — fits shelves or hanging pots.
Toxic if ingested — causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and drooling in cats and dogs.
Reliable in most indoor environments with regular watering.
Care guides for this plant