String of Bananas

Senecio radicansAlso known as: Banana Vine, Fishhook Senecio, Necklace Plant

String of Bananas is a charming trailing succulent with curved, banana-shaped leaves along cascading stems. Native to South Africa, it's a faster-growing and more forgiving cousin of String of Pearls. Its vines can trail 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 m), making it ideal for hanging baskets or trailing from shelves.

Easy Care

Bright Indirect Light

Perennial

Quick Care Summary

Light
Bright Indirect Light

Temperature Range
50-85°F (10-29°C)

Ideal Temp
70°F (21°C)

Toxic to Pets

This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep it out of reach of pets, or consider pet-safe alternatives. Symptoms of ingestion may include drooling, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing.

Seasonal Care Schedule

Adjust your care routine based on the season for optimal plant health.

Watering Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Every 10-14 days, when soil is completely dry
Summer	Every 7-10 days
Fall	Every 14 days
Winter	Every 3-4 weeks, very drought tolerant

Succulent - stores water in leaves. Overwatering is the most common killer.

Fertilizing Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Monthly with diluted succulent fertilizer
Summer	Monthly
Fall	No fertilizing
Winter	No fertilizing

Light feeder - too much fertilizer causes weak growth.

Pruning

Frequency: Trim to maintain desired length

Best Season: Spring

Trim strands to promote bushier growth. Use cuttings for propagation.

Repotting

Frequency: Every 2-3 years

Best Season: Spring

Use well-draining cactus/succulent mix. Shallow pots with drainage holes.

Flowering

Season
Fall to winter

Color
Small white flowers with cinnamon scent

Tiny, fragrant white flowers appear on healthy, mature plants.

Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings laid on or in soil
Water propagation
Very easy - cuttings root readily

Common Problems

Shriveled bananas: Underwatering
Mushy bananas: Overwatering - let dry out completely
Brown, crispy bananas: Too much direct sun or underwatering
Bald spots: Normal at base of older strands - propagate to fill in

Pro Tips

Easier to grow than String of Pearls
Bright light keeps growth compact and leaves plump
Can tolerate some direct morning sun
Layer cuttings on top of soil to create fuller plant

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