Curio Species, Banana Vine, Necklace Plant, String of Bananas, String of Pearls

Curioradicans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
radicans (RAD-ee-kans)
Synonym
Senecio radicans
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Centre, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

Bonsall, California

Brea, California

Clayton, California

Corona, California

Fairfield, California

Fremont, California

Los Angeles, California

Murrieta, California

San Diego, California

San Dimas, California

San Marcos, California

Santa Maria, California

Van Nuys, California

Venice, California

Vista, California

Arvada, Colorado

Bradenton Beach, Florida

Brandon, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida(2 reports)

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lake Mary, Florida

Land O Lakes, Florida

Lutz, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Metter, Georgia

Deridder, Louisiana

Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

Hammond, Louisiana

Tonawanda, New York

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Norman, Oklahoma

West Linn, Oregon

Leesville, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

Bedford, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Lockhart, Texas

Porter, Texas

San Angelo, Texas

Saint George, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Roosevelt, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

9
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4
neutrals
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H
Norman, OK | December 2021 | positive

I love this succulent! It has been growing about 2 feet away from a West facing window for about 8 months now. After almost losing the pl...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | June 2017 | positive

Easiest plant, can take a bit of neglect in its stride. Grown outdoors here in Sydney Australia (cool subtropical winter with some heavy ...Read More

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Delano, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2015 | positive

Last year my grandmother was thinning out her plant collection and gave me some of these in her pots. Not being too familiar with succule...Read More

A
Saint Louis, MO | January 2015 | neutral

My Senecio radcans bananas are drying out near the soil. I tried to let the soil dry out in between watering and I also tried keeping the...Read More

J
Venice, CA | September 2013 | positive

Does anyone know how long this plant will grow in a container? I keep having raise the pot I have mine in because it grows quicker than...Read More

O
Robbins, NC | February 2009 | neutral

Can I grow this in a container pot,it will be outside for the summers in N.C.?
Also,does it take the same care as string of pearls...Read More

T
Swannanoa, NC | September 2008 | positive

I have a 6" pot of sting of bananas and I've enjoyed this plant so much. It is a BIG conversation plant for my area and very low maintena...Read More

K
Bedford, TX | April 2007 | positive

Easy to grow, and will put up with a lot. Smells slightly evergreen, and makes pleasant additions to hanging collection. Beware of puttin...Read More

C
Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | positive

My plant has put up with a lot of abuse: mealy bugs, not watering enough, insecticide burn, not enough light, etc. but nothing really pha...Read More

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Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

'String of Bananas' - Very easy to grow, easily propagated from cuttings/seed. Looks like tiny green bananas with windows. White flower ...Read More

O
Brookeville, MD | April 2003 | positive

No care plant. I water about once a week. It roots very easily and the blooms are pretty though I understand that's not what the plant is...Read More

R
| January 2003 | neutral

Took a stem cutting from a friend and started in water on west-facing windowsill. Roots sprouted after 3-4 weeks. Changed water once a week.

P
| October 2001 | neutral

Grown as a houseplant, the String of Pearls seems to prefer the light exposure of a Western window. To propagate, take a strand of pearls...Read More

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