![]() ![]() ![]() I like to use a combination of cactus mix and perlite (1:1 solution). Use the same end that you cut off to stick in the soil for it to root faster. You may remove a few of the pearls or beads from the stem to them longer and easier to stick in the soil. Take the cuttings and stick the ends in soil. Cut at least two inches or more from the bottom the plant. Others like to stick their cuttings in rooting hormone to speed up the rooting process and to help prevent fungus and bacterial growth.Īfter obtaining your stem cuttings, there are three easy ways to propagate these plants. Optional: Stick the cuttings in rooting hormone. The reason you want to wait for the cut stems to dry is you want the cut to seal and heal before you proceed with propagation to keep fungus or bacteria out. If you live in a more humid climate, you can give it about a day or two to dry and that should be sufficient. Where I live, the climate is very dry so I just let it sit for a couple of hours and that’s usually good enough. Unlike other succulent plants, String of Pearls and String of Bananas’ stems are thin so you do not have to wait that long for the stems to dry. It is better to take a few stem cuttings to propagate just in case you lose one or two in the process. Another reason why it is good to pick mature stems is oftentimes these stems would already have roots growing along the stems, which makes them easier to propagate.Ĭhoose the ones with leaves that are plump and firm, not dehydrated, shriveled or mushy. It is better to cut from long, mature stems. #String of raindrops how toHow to Propagate String of Pearls and String of Bananas Using Stem Cuttings:įirst thing you need to do is to choose a strand to cut. This picture shows a strand that has split into three and you can see roots growing along the stems. When you cut a strand from these plants, the stem will split into two, three, or more stems and continue growing. I have propagated both plants by using three easy methods. Propagating methods for both of these plants are exactly the same. If you are a beginner, you may want to try your luck with a String of Bananas first. I find String of Banana plants hardier than String of Pearls and more forgiving. Senecio Rowleyanus ‘String of Pearls’ have pea-shaped, round leaves whereas Senecio Radicans ‘String of Bananas’ have banana-shaped, curved leaves. The major difference between the two plants is the way their leaves are shaped. In cultivation, they are extremely popular plants for hanging baskets or trailing arrangements. In their native habitat, they creep on the ground and grow vine-like. Both are native to South Africa where they grow on the ground along with other vegetation as ground cover. Senecio Rowleyanus ‘String of Pearls’ and Senecio Radicans ‘String of Bananas’ are two very similar plants in not only how they look, but also in their growing habits, care and propagation. ![]()
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