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Senecio herreianus
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Senecio herreianus

String of Bananas

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Trailing succulent with cylindrical golden-green leaves resembling bananas. Ideal for hanging baskets, requires bright light and infrequent watering.
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Plant Details

Common Name String of Bananas
Family Asteraceae
Genus Senecio
Species Herreianus
Origin South Africa
Blooming Rare indoors, yellow daisy-like flowers in spring/summer
Leaf Color Yellow-green / Golden green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus/Succulent mix with high perlite or pumice content for drainage

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Watering

Water only when soil is completely dry; reduce frequency in winter dormancy; risk of root rot if overwatered

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to morning sun; intense light maintains golden coloration, avoid scorching midday heat indoors

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer); skip entirely in winter

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness; trim severely leggy stems in early spring

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
120 – 450
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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