The "String-of" succulent vine family — Hearts, Pearls, Bananas, Dolphins, and more trailing curiosities.
9 varietiesPlant families often share a look, but care still varies by leaf thickness, growth speed, and root sensitivity. Use this page to compare the strongest candidates, then open each profile for watering, light, propagation, and toxicity details before choosing.
Curio radicans (String of Bananas) Care & Growing Guide Overview Curio radicans , commonly known as the String of Bananas , is a trailing succulent native to Southern Africa. Recognized for its...
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String of Dolphins (Curio × peregrinus) Care Guide Overview Curio × peregrinus , commonly known as the String of Dolphins , is a rare and charming succulent hybrid native to South Africa....
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Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’ (String of Fishhooks) Care Guide Overview Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’ , commonly known as the String of Fishhooks , is a trailing succulent prized for its cascading stems adorned with...
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Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts) Care & Growing Guide Overview Ceropegia woodii , commonly known as the String of Hearts , is a trailing succulent-like vine prized for its delicate, heart-shaped leaves...
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Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii (String of Needles) Care Guide Overview Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii , commonly known as the String of Needles , is a trailing succulent vine native to South Africa....
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Dischidia nummularia (String of Nickels) Care & Growing Guide Overview Dischidia nummularia , commonly known as the String of Nickels , is a trailing or climbing epiphytic plant native to a broad...
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String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus) Care & Growing Guide Overview Curio rowleyanus , commonly known as String of Pearls , is a trailing succulent prized for its unique, bead-like foliage and cascading...
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Peperomia prostrata (String of Turtles) Care & Growing Guide Overview Peperomia prostrata , commonly known as the String of Turtles , is a small, trailing perennial plant native to the rainforests of...
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Curio herreanus (String of Watermelons) Care Guide Overview Curio herreanus , commonly known as the String of Watermelons , is a trailing succulent prized for its distinctive, bead-like foliage patterned with translucent...
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