Curio rowleyanus
AsteraceaeCurio rowleyanus · a succulent from the Asteraceae family, with trailing stems and round, pearl-like leaves. Grown in our Almería desert nursery in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Curio rowleyanus
Curio rowleyanus is one of the most distinctive succulents in the Asteraceae family. Its origin is in South Africa. Its most distinctive feature is spherical or lanceolate leaves on trailing stems, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
We grow Curio rowleyanus at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. This produces stronger specimens, with intense coloration and compact form, ready to join your collection.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Curio rowleyanus | |
| Family | Asteraceae | |
| Origin | South Africa | |
| Natural habitat | semi-desert scrubland | |
| Adult size | trailing stems of 30-90 cm | |
| Flowering | small white flowers with cinnamon scent | |
| Propagation | very easy from cutting | |
| Toxicity | toxic if ingested |
Did you know?
Curio rowleyanus, the famous "String of Pearls", evolved this spherical shape to minimize the surface exposed to sunlight while maintaining maximum photosynthesis capacity.
Luz
Very bright light with some direct sun
Riego
Sparse; let the substrate dry out between waterings
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5-7 °C
