Hanging - String Of Tears

String of Tears – Senecio herreianus 💧🌿

A delicate and eye-catching trailing succulent, String of Tears is loved for its tiny, teardrop-shaped leaves that grow along slender vines. Perfect for hanging pots, shelves, or trailing displays, this plant forms a soft green cascade that brings a touch of charm to any space. It's low-maintenance, easy to propagate, and a wonderful pick for succulent lovers or anyone after a graceful, trailing plant.

Key Features:

✔ Plump, glossy teardrop-shaped leaves
✔ Fast-growing trailing habit – ideal for hanging baskets
✔ Drought-tolerant and easy to propagate
✔ May produce tiny cinnamon-scented flowers in the right conditions
✔ A striking, sculptural plant for sunny indoor spots

Care Guide:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light – can handle some morning sun

• Watering: Let soil fully dry out between waterings – water deeply, then drain

• Soil: Use a free-draining cactus or succulent mix

• Feeding: Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks in spring/summer with diluted cactus fertiliser

• Temperature: Enjoys 18–26°C – protect from frost and cold drafts

• Humidity: Tolerates normal indoor air – avoid high humidity

• Propagation: Easy to propagate from stem cuttings – lay them on top of soil and mist lightly

🌿 Tip: To keep it looking full, rotate regularly and trim leggy strands – replant cuttings back into the pot!