String of Bananas
Original price was: ₹500.00.₹449.00Current price is: ₹449.00.
Curio radicans, commonly known as String of Bananas, is native to the arid regions of South Africa and thus its a very drought-tolerant plant specie. This versatile plant features glossy, banana-shaped leaves with cascading vines.
Its vines grow pretty long up to 4-5 feet. It is thus perfect for hanging planters, vertical gardens, or cascading spaces.
It is full sun-loving and hence must be placed in open locations that receive nearly 6-7 hours of natural sun light. In its correct environment, the plant will outgrow the pot very fast. It is frost sensitive and thrives best in regions with consistently warm climates or as an indoor plant where temperature control ensures its well-being.
String of Bananas are low-maintenance succulent plants. All they require is direct sunlight and infrequent watering and hence an ideal plant for beginners. String of Bananas are all also known to improve indoor air quality and thus natural air-purifiers. It is an ideal plant for indoor decor setups that are naturally well-lit. Since they have a fast growth habitat, they can be mounted in open environment at boundaries to let them cascade from the boundary walls, giving a distinguishing look.
Description
Name | String of Bananas |
Common names | String of Bananas, Curio radicans, Senecio radicans, Fishhook senecio |
Hindi names | स्ट्रिंग ऑफ बनानाज़, कुरियो रेडिकन्स, सेनेशियो रेडिकन्स, फिशहुक सेनेशियो |
Type | Trailing, succulent |
Growth pattern | Perennial |
Exposure to sun | String of Bananas is a succulent plant which requires full sun exposure for at least 6-7 hours daily. In the absence of which it will not grow bushy, its growth will slow and eventually fade off. |
Light | Place in a position where it receives either direct sun exposure or direct bright light if grown indoors. In the absence of direct light, the plant will show slow growth and will fade off gradually. Appropriate grow lights can also be provided if grown indoors. |
Soil | Use a well-draining potting mix. Use an appropriate succulent mix. |
Watering | Do not over water. Allow the top inch of the soil to dry out. Thoroughly water between two watering sessions. Depending on the season, the watering interval must be decided. In rains the interval time should be longer of around 8-10 days. Slow release fertilizes mixed with water in correct proportion, once or twice a year should give good results. |
Pruning | Pinch off the affected leaves and propagate with stem cuttings when your plant has trailed too long or has overcrowded the pot. String of Bananas trailing vines grow as long as 4-5 feet |
Maintenance level | Low |
Purifying qualities | Yes |
*Note: Since these are live plants, the actual size and condition of the plant may slightly differ from what is shown in the picture, depending on the growth stage of the plant at the time of your order. However, we make the best effort to match the plant that is delivered to you, with the looks shown in the pictures, after considering delivery and perishability constraints during the delivery period. This plant will come in 4 inch black hanging planter. Decorative planters if any, shown in the picture gallery are for representation purpose only and can be purchased separately from the website.
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