String of Pearls could easily be called "string of peas" as the leaves look just like peas. The pot of String of Pearls looks like a pot of peas bubbling over and down their pot. Thin, seemingly fragile stems, that can grow very long, support round, pea green, pea-shaped "leaves" close together. Each pearl has a tiny, barely there point on the end, and a translucent "window" stripe designed to let light into the interior for more photosynthesis. The plant is a fairly fast grower, so it's not long before your plant is spilling over and trailing. In the wilds of Africa, String of Pearls is a groundcover, growing super long with stems piling over each other. That must be a sight to see! Also, the blooms that appear pretty often are reminiscent of half closed dandelion poufs with a surprising scent of cloves.
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
Quick Care Guide:
- Water - 1 - Low (1): Needs very little water to survive. Wait until the plant is completely dry then fully soak. Drought tolerant by nature.
- Light - Medium (3): Plant prefers natural, diffused light. Can be placed in a spacious living room. Indirect light preferred. No direct sunlight on leaves.
- Difficulty - Low (1): These plants need barely any attention to thrive. Set it and forget it.
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