Senecio Herreianus- String of Watermelons
Add a touch of whimsy and vibrant color to your plant collection with the charming Senecio Herreianus, commonly known as "String of Watermelons." This unique succulent, native to South Africa, is beloved for its unusual, watermelon-shaped leaves and cascading growth habit.
Features
Unique Foliage: The String of Watermelons boasts plump, oblong leaves with a striking green and purple striped pattern, resembling miniature watermelons. These leaves grow along slender, trailing stems, creating a mesmerizing waterfall of greenery.
Cascading Growth Habit: With its naturally trailing growth, this succulent is perfect for hanging baskets or elevated planters, allowing its delicate foliage to spill gracefully over the edges.
Easy-Care Succulent: Like other Senecio varieties, this plant is low-maintenance, thriving in well-draining soil, bright indirect light, and with minimal watering.
Delicate Blooms: In the fall, it may produce small, white, cinnamon-scented flowers, adding an extra touch of charm.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant leaf colors.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix formulated for succulents or cacti.
Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer).
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Add a touch of whimsy and vibrant color to your plant collection with the charming Senecio Herreianus, commonly known as "String of Watermelons." This unique succulent, native to South Africa, is beloved for its unusual, watermelon-shaped leaves and cascading growth habit.
Features
Unique Foliage: The String of Watermelons boasts plump, oblong leaves with a striking green and purple striped pattern, resembling miniature watermelons. These leaves grow along slender, trailing stems, creating a mesmerizing waterfall of greenery.
Cascading Growth Habit: With its naturally trailing growth, this succulent is perfect for hanging baskets or elevated planters, allowing its delicate foliage to spill gracefully over the edges.
Easy-Care Succulent: Like other Senecio varieties, this plant is low-maintenance, thriving in well-draining soil, bright indirect light, and with minimal watering.
Delicate Blooms: In the fall, it may produce small, white, cinnamon-scented flowers, adding an extra touch of charm.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant leaf colors.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix formulated for succulents or cacti.
Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer).
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Add a touch of whimsy and vibrant color to your plant collection with the charming Senecio Herreianus, commonly known as "String of Watermelons." This unique succulent, native to South Africa, is beloved for its unusual, watermelon-shaped leaves and cascading growth habit.
Features
Unique Foliage: The String of Watermelons boasts plump, oblong leaves with a striking green and purple striped pattern, resembling miniature watermelons. These leaves grow along slender, trailing stems, creating a mesmerizing waterfall of greenery.
Cascading Growth Habit: With its naturally trailing growth, this succulent is perfect for hanging baskets or elevated planters, allowing its delicate foliage to spill gracefully over the edges.
Easy-Care Succulent: Like other Senecio varieties, this plant is low-maintenance, thriving in well-draining soil, bright indirect light, and with minimal watering.
Delicate Blooms: In the fall, it may produce small, white, cinnamon-scented flowers, adding an extra touch of charm.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant leaf colors.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix formulated for succulents or cacti.
Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer).
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
