String of bananas care

Curio radicans (Senecio radicans) needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Curio radicans (Senecio radicans)
Other names: Banana vine, Fish hooks
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in a bright window. A few hours of gentle direct sun are fine.
Soil check: Every 10 to 18 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a cactus mix with extra perlite in a shallow pot with holes.

Shriveled, flat leaves mean thirst. Mushy stems mean too much water.
Thin strands with wide gaps mean too little light. Move the plant closer to a window.
Cut long strands to make the plant fuller. Press the cuttings on dry mix to root them.
Do not let the plant sit in water. Empty the saucer after you water.

We do not know if this plant is safe for pets. Keep it away from pets and children.