Senecio Herreianus String of Watermelon - Rare Trailing Plant with Watermelon-Patterned Beads - Cutting or Plant

The Senecio herreianus String of Watermelon is a rare, decorative trailing succulent. Its bead- to egg-shaped, tapering leaves carry a characteristic dark green "watermelon" striping on a lighter green, with translucent leaf windows. On cascading shoots, it's a special eye-catcher for hanging baskets and tall shelves.

✨ Characteristics
Genus/Species: Senecio herreianus 'String of Watermelon'
Leaves: Bead-/egg-shaped, tapering, with dark green "watermelon" striping and translucent leaf windows
Growth: Trailing/cascading – ideal for hanging baskets
Size: Cuttings at least 5 cm; plant in approx. 5.5 cm pot
Special feature: Rare variety

🌿 Available as
Plant (approx. 5.5 cm pot)
Cutting (unrooted, at least 5 cm)

🌱 Special features
Characteristic watermelon patterning
Rare, sought-after variety
Easy-care, simple propagation via cuttings
Decorative as a hanging basket or shelf plant

🪴 Care instructions
Location: Bright to full sun; tolerates some direct sun
Watering: Sparingly; drought-tolerant, avoid waterlogging
Temperature: Room temperature; not frost-hardy, overwinter frost-free
Substrate: Well-draining succulent/cactus soil

📦 Shipping
Securely packaged, shipping within the EU and to many other European countries
Shipped via DHL or GLS incl. tracking
Usually shipped without soil