Senecio rowleyanus - String of Pearls

$5.99

SKU:S2JN1158

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String of Pearls (now Curio rowleyanus) (Jacobsen & Heath): An all-time favorite for the way its bead-like leaves can cascade several feet on slender, trailing stems. It is a popular succulent for hanging pots and can make any space feel like a jungle oasis. String of Pearls also makes a great addition to arrangements by providing the crucial "spiller" component. Bright, indirect sun is ideal. Tends to need more frequent water than most succulents, due to its slender stems. For a bountiful effect, prune long strands and place back in the pot to re-root.

This is a naturally-occurring species from South Africa. In the wild, it grows as ground cover in the shade of rocky outcroppings. It is a member of the Aster family and produces white, pompom flowers that smell of cloves. The unique leaf shape maximizes water storing volume while minimizing exposed leaf area. Having less surface area reduces water loss to evapotranspiration but it also reduces the leaf area that can absorb sunlight. To counteract this, each leaf has a translucent sliver or "window" through which sunlight enters.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for tips on succulent propagation.

Full Senecio Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Hanging / Trailing

Seasonality

Summer Dormant Partial

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?

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Questions & Answers

Popular Questions

10 months ago

Is this plant toxic to cats?

10 months ago • Staff Answer

No. All Sempervivum are non-toxic and safe for pets.

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3 years ago

Does this come as a pot with one Gold Nugget rosette, or with multiple rosettes in a single pot?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

This Chick Charms Gold Nugget comes fully rooted in a 2" pot. Usually, a single rosette completely fills the pot, but occasionally there will be smaller bonus rosettes growing around the base of the main plant.

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3 years ago

What size pot is ideal for planting sempervivum gold nugget plants?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

This Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget' listing is for a plant fully rooted in a 2" pot. If you want to plant it individually, look for a pot about 2.5"-3.5" in diameter. You can also plant multiple in a single container, leaving a little space between rosettes. Still try to find a pot less than 6" deep, so that it does not hold too much water. And, as always, pick pots with drainage holes and use gritty, well-draining soil.

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3 years ago

Can Chick Charms Gold Nugget thrive indoors under grow lights?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

They can grow indoors under a Succulent Grow Light or on a south-facing window sill, but they do not show their best colors and can be more vulnerable to rot. All Sempervivum, including Chick Charms, grow best outdoors and can tolerate frosts down to -20F (Zone 5). Cold nights and winters are what bring out their vibrant pigments, and without those they tend to stay greener indoors.

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3 years ago

Can sempervivum Gold Nugget overwinter indoors on a windowsill then planted outside in the spring?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

It can, just be sure it gets as much sun as possible or supplement with a Succulent Grow Light. Also remember that Sempervivum growth slows down a lot during the winter, so it should receive little to no water. After all chance of frost has passed, you can move it outdoors and gradually acclimate it to partial then full sun over the course of about two weeks. Then you can plant it, and once it's established a strong root system (about a month) it will be able to tolerate more extreme conditions.

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2 years ago

Do sempervivum gold nugget plants multiply?

8 months ago • Voted Best Answer

Yes! Sempervivum like this 'Gold Nugget' produce lots of new little offsets called "chicks" each spring through summer. The small new rosettes will sprout around the base of the main rosette (the "hen"). They can be left there to root or you can gently pull them off and plant them elsewhere.

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2 years ago

Would Chick Charms Gold Nugget show its full range of colors outdoors in a temperate climate--without much cold weather?

2 years ago • Staff Answer

You still can get some great gold tones by gently stressing Sempervivum with full sun and drought. Even in a temperate climate (such as hardiness zones 9+) this 'Gold Nugget' will color up if planted in full sun with rocky, well-draining soil, and very infrequent water. But you're right, you might not see some of the hot pink accents it gets in response to hard frosts.

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1 year ago

Should I repot the Chick Charms Gold Nugget succulents when they arrive?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

Yes, it is a good practice for plant hygiene to re-pot any plant you buy into a fresh pot and soil. For outdoor succulents like this Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget', you can also plant them outside directly in the ground, since they tolerate temperatures down to -20F. We recommend transplanting them within about a month of receiving your new succulents. If you're using a pot, pick a container with a drainage hole and use a gritty, well-draining succulent soil. For more information, check out the Video Guide to Transplanting Succulents.
Source: https://youtu.be/GM63i2bFs80

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2 years ago

I just ordered A gold nugget sempervivum in the winter. Should I try and get it in the ground now or wait until the ground warms up?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

It's best to wait until all chance of frost has passed before planting succulents outdoor, including Sempervivum. In the meantime, keep it on a sunny, south-facing sill or under a Succulent Grow Light. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to feel less firm.

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3 years ago

When you say sempervivum Gold Nugget can take "full sun," does that include New Mexico's intense sun?

8 months ago • Staff Answer

Correct, succulents, including Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget', are impacted by the combined effects of sun, heat, and drought. So in a particularly hot climate, we can compensate by giving them a little less sun exposure and/or a little bit more frequent water. For hot, desert climates like the American Southwest, we recommend planting Sempervivum in spots that get afternoon shade and aiming to giving them a deep watering in the morning before particularly hot days.