Novel Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 6 Inches

You’re going to fall in love with this succulent. The String of Bananas is easy to grow and loved for its novelty foliage. It is very easily propagated and doesn’t dry out like other varieties. This succulent is sure to be your new favorite hanging plant!

Best Locations For Growing String of Bananas

You can grow this succulent in any space that can support a hanging plant. Kitchen and sunrooms are the most popular locations.

String of Bananas Sunlight Requirements

The String of Bananas needs lots of light to flourish. Place it near a window that will give it plenty of sun all day long. A south-facing window is optimal, and be sure to rotate the plant regularly to promote even growth.

String of Bananas Care

Plant String of Bananas in an organic succulent and cactus mix that provides good drainage. Use a container size that is one inch larger than the plant. Repotting should be done in the spring every two years. Be sure not to plant the top of the root ball farther than one inch in the soil to avoid stem rot.

Watering String of Bananas

Water needs for the String of Bananas are low. Water every two to three weeks thoroughly, and let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Feeding String of Bananas

Fertilizer is not necessary, but if desired, add organic compost to the soil in the spring.

String Of Bananas Information

Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Trailing

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 6 inches

Mature Spread: 3 feet

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Pink, White

Flower Shade/Description: White, Light Pink

Fragrant: Yes

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Lime Green

Temperature: 30° - 50°F (-1° - 10°C)

Humidity: Below Average (20% - 40%)

Common Name: String Of Bananas

Other Name(s): String Of Bananas

Scientific Name: Curio rowleyanus, syn. Senecio rowleyanus

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: STBNPT-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

String of Bananas