Popularly known as Strings of Banana, Curio radicans are hanging succulents with beautiful banana-like leaves. It is an excellent plant for hanging baskets and railing planters.
Botanical Name: Curio radicans
Other Names: Senecio radicans, Banana vine, Creeping Berry, String of Perls and Necklace Plant
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 21-27°C
Uses: Embrace the beauty of your balcony with the hanging nature of Curio radicans.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Succulent soil
- 2-3 hours of sunlight
- Water only when soil feels dry on touch
- Fertilize monthly
What to Do After Getting the Package?
- Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
- Gently remove the plant from the package.
- Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.
How to Care for Curio radicans
Sunlight: A spot that receives 3-4 of partial sunlight is ideal for growing Curio radicans. It can also thrive in full sunlight, but its leaves become thin and leggy.
Watering: String of bananas is a drought-tolerant plant, so water only when the top layer of soil becomes completely dry.
Soil: Curio radicans prefer well-draining, succulent mix soil, which is easily available in nurseries and online stores. You can also prepare it at home by combining two parts of potting soil with one part each of perlite and sand.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every month with an organic fertilizer to encourage growth.
Salimulla palagiri (verified owner) –
Very healthy beautiful succulent
Well packed and good value for my money