{"product_id":"senecio-radicans-string-of-bananas","title":"Senecio radicans - String of Bananas","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fast-growing and easy-care trailing succulent, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenecio radicans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eString of Bananas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, lives up to its name with long strands of glossy, banana-shaped leaves. These curved, vibrant green leaves grow in neat, cascading chains, making it an ideal choice for hanging pots, shelf edges, or sunny windowsills. With the right light, it can even produce small, cinnamon-scented white flowers in late summer or autumn. A must-have for succulent lovers looking to add texture and movement to their indoor jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSenecio radicans\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eradicans\u003c\/i\u003e = “rooting”, referring to how it trails and roots along stems)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurio radicans\u003c\/i\u003e (currently accepted botanical name), String of Bananas, Fishhook Senecio (though this is more commonly used for \u003ci\u003eCurio radicans\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003egloriosus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eString of Bananas, Banana Vine, Trailing Senecio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to South Africa, where it grows as a groundcover in dry, rocky environments with bright sun and low rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and can tolerate gentle direct sun. Too little light will cause the plant to become leggy, and the leaf shape may stretch. A sunny windowsill is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAllow the soil to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edry out completely\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e between waterings. Water deeply, then let all excess drain. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot – this plant stores moisture in its leaves and prefers drought conditions over soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers low to average household humidity. No misting required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efree-draining cactus or succulent mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. You can amend regular compost with perlite, horticultural sand, or grit to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in spring and summer with a diluted cactus fertiliser. Do not feed in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers warm temperatures – \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18–26°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is ideal. Protect from frost and avoid temperatures below 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo – \u003ci\u003eSenecio\u003c\/i\u003e species are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etoxic if ingested\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by pets or humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo keep your String of Bananas compact and full, pinch back overly long strands and propagate the cuttings. 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