String of pearls care

Curio rowleyanus 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 rowleyanus
Other names: Pearl necklace plant
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright light, for example at an east or south window with some filtered light.
Soil check: Every 10 to 16 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed rarely. Once or twice a year is enough. 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 cactus mix with extra perlite or grit. Use a shallow pot with drain holes.

Flat or shriveled pearls mean the soil stayed dry for too long. Water well, then let it dry.
Mushy pearls mean too much water. Water less and check the drainage.
Bare stems mean low light. Move the plant to a brighter place.

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