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String of Bananas

Succulent

Senecio radicans

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 9–12
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A delightful trailing succulent with banana-shaped leaves that cascade beautifully from hanging baskets or shelves. This charming plant grows quickly and produces tiny white cinnamon-scented flowers that add unexpected fragrance. Perfect for creating living curtains of green in bright windows.

  • Planting

    Propagate from stem cuttings. Allow cut ends to callus for 24 hours before planting in moist soil.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 (from cuttings).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Mealybugs, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Root rot, stem rot from overwatering.