🌿 Houseplantdex

← All plants

String of pearls

Curio rowleyanus (H.Jacobsen) P.V.Heath · Asteraceae

Toxic to pets Also known as String of beads, Rosary string, Bead plant

Pet safety

Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs. Toxic to horses.

Clinical signs: Liver damage; 'walking disease'/'sleepy staggers' — weight loss, weakness, sleepiness, yawning, incoordination, neurological problems.

Source: ASPCA, matched at genus level (via taxonomic synonym).

Care

  • LightBright indirect – Direct sun
  • WaterLet dry fully between waterings
  • HumidityLow
  • Temperature13°C – 27°C
  • DifficultyModerate
  • SoilCactus / succulent mix
  • FertilizingLightly, growing season only

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 5–10 cm
  • Habit
    • Trailing
  • Growth rateModerate

Common problems

  • Root rot
  • Aphids
  • Mealybugs
  • Spider mites

Propagation

  • Stem cutting
  • Division

Sources