Curio herreanus(Dinter ) P.V.Heath
Gooseberry Plant , String of Beads , String of Pearls , String of Raindrops , String of Tears , String of watermelon
Kleinia herreana , Kleinia herreiana , Senecio herreanus , Senecio herreianus
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family line : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Curio
The specific name " herreanus " ( sound out her - ray - AY - nus ) honorsAdolar Gottlieb Julius ( Hans ) Herre(1895 - 1979 ) , a German plant scientist , explorer , and conservator of the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden .
Curio herreanusis aboriginal toNamibiaandSouth Africa .
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Curio herreanus , formerly know asSenecio herreanusorSenecio herreianus , is a sensational succulent with chase after stems and egg - shaped leave-taking . It looks exchangeable toCurio rowleyanusbut has larger and more elongate leave of absence . The slender stems can grow over 12 inches ( 30 cm ) long , trailing from a great deal or creep along the basis and steady down at the nodes . The leaves are green , lined with hunky-dory dark green or purple stripe , and translucent " windows . " Exposure to bright sunlight will deepen the purple tone on the leaves and stems .
The flowers are small , brush - similar , white to nearly blank , and come along from spring to fall on long stalks .
igniter : KeepCurioplants in fond tad if outdoors , which is their orientation in summertime , and bright sunlight if indoors . They will originate in full shade but will become lank and leggy .
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grease : These plants preferwell - drain soil . For growingCurioindoors , using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is essential .
Hardiness : Curio herreanuscan withstand temperature as dispirited as 25 to 50 ° fluorine ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
Watering : Curioplants are drought tolerant , but the land should never be left dry for too long . They need some water during the growing time of year , but be careful not to leave alone the filth wet for prolonged periods .
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Fertilizing : The member of this genus can take a bit more plant food than other succulents if you want them to maturate fast .
Repotting : You do not need to repotCurioplants often . you could do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
generation : These industrial plant can be grown from seeds or cuttings .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Curio .
Curioplants are toxic . Grow them with great care if you have children , pets , or livestock .
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