Exposure & Location

The Senecio Herreianus enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its compact growth and dense foliage. Like all succulents, it tolerates a few hours of gentle morning or late afternoon sun.

• Exposure: bright indirect light with a few hours of gentle sun, avoid harsh midday sun.
• Ideal: hanging near a bright window, high shelf, east or west-facing windowsill.
• Temperature: 15 to 25 °C, tolerates cooler temperatures in winter (minimum 10 °C).
• Substrate: very well-draining, special cactus and succulent mix (potting soil + sand + perlite).

Verdeia tip: the more bright light it receives, the more compact its growth and the denser and more translucent its foliage will be.

Watering & Care

• Watering: low; allow the substrate to dry completely between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 2 weeks in spring-summer, once a month in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a cactus fertilizer diluted by half.
• Winter rest: greatly reduce watering in autumn-winter (maximum once a month).
• Pruning: trim overly long stems in spring to encourage branching.

Beware of overwatering: it is better to skip a watering than to water too often. Soft stems are a sign of excess water.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its graphic oval bead-shaped leaves and rarity, the Senecio Herreianus instantly becomes a fascinating collector’s piece. It deserves a bright hanging spot where its trailing stems can be admired.

• To pair with: other Senecio (Rowleyanus, String of Dolphins), Ceropegia, Rhipsalis, Dischidia, or other trailing succulents to create a graphic and airy collection.
• Ideal pot: macramé hanger, matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, terracotta), or small hanging pot to showcase the trailing stems.
• Ambiance: perfect hanging near a bright window, on a high shelf, or as a highlight in a collection of rare and graphic plants.

Place it hanging to fully enjoy the cascading effect of its translucent oval beads.

Verdeia Tips

• Very easy to care for — perfect for beginners and those who forget to water.
• Avoid harsh direct midday sun that can burn delicate leaves.
• Water sparingly — it is a succulent that stores water in its leaves.
• Use a very well-draining substrate to prevent root rot.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Very easy to propagate — cut a stem and place it in dry substrate for a few days before lightly watering.
• May produce small fragrant white flowers in summer under good conditions.
• Slightly toxic if ingested — keep out of reach of children and pets.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Senecio herreianus
• Common name: Oval String of Beads, String of Beads
• Family: Asteraceae
• Origin: South Africa
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H20 cm
• Adult size: stems up to 50-100 cm long (trailing)
• Exposure: bright indirect light with a few hours of gentle sun
• Watering: low, allow to dry completely between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners and forgetful caretakers)
• Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested
• Decor style: Minimalist / Graphic / Collection / Rare
• Special feature: translucent oval bead-shaped leaves, rare and easy succulent

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Stem length and foliage density naturally vary depending on light and plant age.