Homalomena 'Selby'
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- Botanical Name: Homalomena hybrid 'Selby'
- Common Names: Selby, Queen of Hearts, Shield Plant
- Description: Homalomena 'Shelby' is a very unique house or patio plant. 'Shelby', has very thick durable leaves that have white and gold colored markings. It is best suited for low-light and warm conditions.
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- Botanical Name: Homalomena hybrid 'Selby'
- Common Names: Selby, Queen of Hearts, Shield Plant
- Description: Homalomena 'Shelby' is a very unique house or patio plant. 'Shelby', has very thick durable leaves that have white and gold colored markings. It is best suited for low-light and warm conditions.
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Yes, the String of Pearls plant blooms with white, pompom-like flowers that have a nice fragrance a bit like cloves. Sunlight is key for encouraging succulents to bloom. Grow this String of Pearls hanging in a sunny window, or supplement with a Succulent Grow Light. Be sure it's in a pot with a drainage hole and gritty succulent soil. Senecio plants do not need fertilizer, but if you want to gently encourage growth and flowering you can apply a fertilizer like MiracleGro Quick Start (diluted with water to half strength) up to once a month in the spring.
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This String of Pearls comes fully rooted in a 2" pot and resembles the stem lengths in the product photo. We also grow a larger String of Pearls in a 3.5" pot, linked below.
On any product, if you scroll down to the Product Details, you'll see a field on the right called Product Size that will list the pot size for that plant.
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On any product, if you scroll down to the Product Details, you'll see a field on the right called Product Size that will list the pot size for that plant.
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Some research shows that Senecio rowleyanus can cause digestive issues if consumed, so to be on the safe side, we do not consider any Senecio pet-safe. But we carry tons of Pet Safe Succulents here. You can also use the Growth Habit filter on the left to filter for just Hanging/Trailing plants.
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Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/pet-...
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Yes you can! Strings of Things Succulents have the same sun, water, and drainage needs, so they're very compatible together in a pot. They work well planted in a hanging pot with succulent potting soil, hanging in a sunny window. Water deeply enough for water to run out the pot's drainage hole, but only water after the soil is completely dry and the leaves are starting to look a little deflated.
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Yes, 70% isopropyl alcohol is useful for killing insect pests that attack succulents, especially soft bodied insect pests like mealybugs, aphids, and thrips.
It is safe to mist succulents with 70% isopropyl alcohol, but, be sure to keep them out of direct sunlight for an hour after misting. The alcohol increases the risk of sunburn until it evaporates. Applying it in the evening is also a great strategy.
It is safe to mist succulents with 70% isopropyl alcohol, but, be sure to keep them out of direct sunlight for an hour after misting. The alcohol increases the risk of sunburn until it evaporates. Applying it in the evening is also a great strategy.
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String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) can be propagated and re-rooted from stem cuttings without much difficulty. Stem cuttings should be placed on well-draining soil in a sunny spot and kept watered but not soggy. You can watch a quick video guide on Propagating Senecio String of Pearls here.
Source: https://youtu.be/bx8voyWV_3w?t=605
Source: https://youtu.be/bx8voyWV_3w?t=605
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Yes, Senecio rowleyanus String of Pearls can grow very well indoors. Depending on the sun exposure of your windows, try hanging it in a south- or east-facing window. If you're lacking sunlight and the plants looks pale or stretched, you can also supplement with a Succulent Grow Light.
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Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...
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Yes, it is a good practice for plant hygiene to re-pot any plant you buy into a fresh pot and soil. We recommend transplanting them within about a month of receiving your new succulents. Pick a container with a drainage hole and use a gritty, well-draining succulent soil. Hang your String of Pearls in a sunny window and only water after the soil is completely dry and the leaves look a little deflated. For more information, check out the Video Guide to Transplanting Succulents.
Source: https://youtu.be/GM63i2bFs80
Source: https://youtu.be/GM63i2bFs80
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For one of these 2" String of Pearls plants, we recommend starting with a pot that's about 3.5"-5" in diameter and depth. Additionally, be sure to use a pot with a drainage hole.
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Senecio String of Pearls thrives in a well-draining soil, but it prefers a little more organic matter than many other succulents because it has such thin stems. Try a 1:2 ratio of perlite or pumice to a standard bagged succulent and cactus soil mix (available at garden centers).
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