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String of Tears / String of Watermelons – Hanging Trailing Succulent Plant

Add a unique trailing beauty to your plant collection with String of Tears, also known as String of Watermelons.
Botanically known as Curio herreanus (formerly Senecio herreanus), this stunning hanging succulent is admired for its plump teardrop-shaped leaves with delicate translucent stripes resembling tiny watermelons.

Its dense trailing growth makes it perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, balconies, indoor décor, and aesthetic plant setups. The vines beautifully spill over the edges of pots, creating a lush cascading effect.

This plant is closely related to String of Pearls, but instead of round beads, it features elegant oval and tear-shaped leaves.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Curio herreanus

• Common Name: String of Tears / String of Watermelons

• Plant Type: Trailing Succulent

• Origin: Namibia & South Africa

• Ideal For: Hanging baskets, balconies, indoor décor & shelves

Basket Information

This hanging basket contains approximately 3–4 healthy String of Tears trails, making it look fuller and more aesthetic.

Light Requirements

• Bright indirect sunlight

• Gentle morning sunlight is ideal

• Avoid harsh afternoon sun

• Low light can cause stretched and weak growth

Watering

• Water only when soil dries completely

• Overwatering may cause root rot quickly

• Summer: Every 7–10 days (depending on climate)

• Winter: Water less frequently

Soil

Use a very well-draining succulent/cactus soil mix.
Adding:

• Sand

• Perlite

• Pumice

helps improve drainage and root health.

Pot

A hanging pot with drainage holes is essential for healthy growth.

Fertilizer

Feed lightly once a month during growing season using diluted cactus fertilizer.

Propagation

Very easy to propagate from stem cuttings:

• Let cuttings dry for 1–2 days

• Place on dry succulent soil

Common Problems

• Shriveled leaves → Underwatering

• Soft/mushy leaves → Overwatering

• Long gaps between leaves → Not enough sunlight

Buy healthy String of Tears / String of Watermelons online at affordable prices from SucculentsMart and add this elegant trailing succulent to your collection.