The 'String of Bananas' is a succulent with long stems that can reach over a meter. In its natural habitat, it is a trailing plant. As a houseplant, it is appreciated in a hanging pot with its gracefully drooping stems. The drooping stems adorned with small curved leaves are reminiscent of the shape of a banana, hence its name. This plant requires plenty of light to maintain its good health. During the winter, from December to the end of February, it likes to rest by reducing its light, ambient temperature, and watering frequency.
Caution! Risk of toxicity if swallowed.
- Family: Asteraceae.
- Origin: Desert area of South Africa.
- Watering:
- Summer: Allow 2/3 of the potting soil to dry out between waterings.
- Fall - Winter - Spring: Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Low.
- Type of soil: Very draining.
- Brightness: High.
- Orientation: South or west on the window edge.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Summer: Between 20ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
- Winter: 15ᵒC
Pot diameter: 12 cm. (Hanging)
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
