Baby String of Pearls & Pot – Happy Houseplants
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Our Baby String of Pearls & Pot is a miniature version of the iconic trailing succulent, Senecio rowleyanus. With delicate bead-like leaves and long, trailing stems, it’s ideal for adding a touch of playful greenery to desks, windowsills, or small plant shelves.
This plant comes in a 6cm nursery pot, placed inside a neutral-toned white or grey cover pot—ready to display straight from the box. It’s a great choice for styling compact spaces or gifting to a plant-loving friend.
Giving it as a gift? Just add your message at checkout—we’ll include a handwritten card, wrap everything with care, and leave out the price details.
Native habitat and growth pattern
In the wild, String of Pearls sprawls across rocky ground in southwestern Africa, soaking up sun and storing moisture in its plump, round leaves. Indoors, it thrives in bright spots with minimal fuss.
Styling tips
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Looks great trailing over the edge of a shelf or plant stand
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Ideal for sunny kitchens, bathrooms, or windowsills
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Pairs beautifully with stoneware and wood for an earthy look
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Great as a small gift or grouped with other succulents
Baby String of Pearls care guide
Light requirements:
Thrives in bright, indirect light. It will enjoy some direct morning or evening sun.
Watering:
Let soil dry completely before watering. Then soak thoroughly and let it drain—no sitting in water.
Feeding:
Feed monthly in spring and summer with our vegan, organic Original Plant Food, perfect for succulents and foliage plants.
Humidity:
Prefers dry air. Average room humidity is perfect.
Pet safety:
Toxic to pets—keep out of reach of nibblers.
Propagation:
Easy to propagate from cuttings. Just lay a stem on soil and mist occasionally.
Why choose this plant?
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Unique trailing form with beaded leaves
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Supplied in a white or grey pot, ready to display
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Perfect for small-space living
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Low maintenance and beginner-friendly
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Great gift idea for plant lovers
FAQs
What size is this plant and pot?
The plant is supplied in a 6cm nursery pot and placed inside a white or grey cover pot.
Can it live in a shady room?
It prefers bright light. A sunny windowsill or bright spot is best.
Is this a good plant for gifting?
Yes! Its compact size and quirky looks make it perfect for gifting.
Explore more
Love trailing plants? Check out our Easy Care Houseplants or browse the Rare Houseplants collection for more unique finds. Don’t forget to explore the Happy Houseplants blog for care tips and styling inspiration.
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At Happy Houseplants, we ship all live plants via DPD’s 24-hour tracked carbon-neutral service. Delivery usually takes 7–10 working days, but in most cases your plants will arrive much sooner. You can read more about delivery here.
We post to most of the UK, but we’re unable to deliver to the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles and the Channel Islands because of higher shipping costs.
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At Happy Houseplants, we believe plants make the perfect living gift — thoughtful, long-lasting, and always a joy to receive. Unlike flowers that fade quickly, a houseplant grows and thrives, becoming a lasting reminder of your care.
Sending a gift is simple. Just add your message at checkout and we’ll handwrite it on a card for you. We never include prices or invoices, so your plant arrives as a pure surprise.
Our carefully chosen range includes everything from easy-care indoor plants for beginners to rare and unusual plants for collectors — ideal for birthdays, thank-yous, housewarmings or simply to brighten someone’s day. Every gift is hand-packed in sustainable, plastic-free packaging and delivered nationwide with DPD’s carbon-neutral tracked service.
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