Scientific Name
Curio rowleyanus 'Variegatus'
Accepted Scientific Name
Curio rowleyanus (H. Jacobsen) P.V. Heath
Common Name(s)
Rosary Vine, String of Beads, String of Pearls, String of Peas
Synonym(s)
Curio rowleyanus f. variegatus, Senecio rowleyanus f. variegatus, Senecio rowleyanus 'Variegatus'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Senecioneae
Subtribe: Senecioninae
Genus: Curio
Etymology
The cultivar epithet "variegatus (var-ee-GAY-tus)" means "variegated; having a pattern of different colors or marks."
Origin
Curio rowleyanus 'Variegatus' is a form of the popular Curio rowleyanus selected for its variegated foliage.
Description
Curio rowleyanus 'Variegatus', formerly known as Senecio rowleyanus 'Variegatus', is a beautiful succulent with trailing stems lined with small, almost spherical leaves with green, cream, and slight pink variegation. The stems root at the nodes and can grow up to 3 feet (90 cm) long.
The flowers are brush-like, white to nearly white, and appear on long peduncles in summer.
How to Grow and Care for Curio rowleyanus 'Variegatus'
Light: Outdoors, their preference in summer, keep your Curio plants in partial shade and bright sunlight if grown indoors. They will grow in full shade but will become lank and leggy.
Soil: These plants prefer well-draining soil. For growing Curio indoors, using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is essential.
Hardiness: Curio rowleyanus 'Variegatus' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 °F (-3.9 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b.
Watering: Curio plants are drought tolerant, but the soil should never be left dry for too long. They need some water during the growing season, but be careful not to leave the soil wet for prolonged periods.
Fertilizing: The members of this genus can take a bit more fertilizer than other succulents if you want them to grow fast.
Repotting: You do not need to repot Curio plants often. You can do it when the container becomes too small or shallow.
Propagation: These plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Curio.
Toxicity of Curio rowleyanus 'Variegatus'
Curio plants are toxic. Grow them with great care if you have children, pets, or livestock.
Links
- Back to genus Curio
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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