Curio radicans ''Senecio radicans'' – String of Bananas

 Curio radicans is a fast-growing succulent with vines that can reach at least 3 feet (90 cm) long. The small, up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) long, green, pointed leaves grow single-file along the cascading stems, with the sides of the leaves partly translucent, allowing sunlight to shine through. The flowers are small, cinnamon-scented and white in color.

1. Scientific name: Rowleyanus Curio (H. Jacobsen) PV Heath
2. Common names: Banana chain, Pearl chain, Banana vine, Necklace plant, Fish hook chain, Senecio fish hook, Creeping-Berry
3. Synonyms: Senecio radicans, Cacalia radicans (basionym), Kleinia radicans
4. Family: Asteraceae
5. Subfamily: Asteroideae
6. Tribe: Senecioneae
7. Subtribe: Senecioninae
8. Genus: Curio

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Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).


How to Grow and Care

Established plants are extremely drought tolerant. They do need some water, during the summer, but do not leave the soil wet for prolonged periods. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings in the winter, when they are somewhat dormant. Since they are growing in sandy soil, nutrients will need to be replenished. Fertilize annually, but lightly. Too much fertilizer will cause a lot of leggy growth.
Taller varieties can get floppy. You can prune them back to where the stem is firm, in very early spring. You can even root the cuttings.
Plants can be divided or repotted in early spring. If you are growing them in containers, they enjoy spending the summer outdoors. Wait until there is no danger of frost and move them back indoors in the fall...- Learn more at  HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR Curio radicans  




Origin:
Native to Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa (Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North Cape, Western Cape).


Links: Back to genus Curio
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