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String of Bananas
SucculentSenecio radicans
- Partial sun
- Zones 9–12
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- pH 6–7.5
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.