{"product_id":"string-of-beans-senecio-radicans","title":"String of Beans - Senecio radicans","description":"\u003cp\u003eString of Beans (\u003cem\u003eSenecio radicans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a trailing succulent with long stems of fleshy, bean pod shaped leaves, a little shorter and fatter than the similar String of Bananas. It stands about 30cm high with stems trailing to 1m. Very easy to look after and very drought tolerant, it suits hanging pots indoors and tropical gardens outdoors, and it is a good first succulent for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that look like green beans.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plump, pod-shaped leaves line each stem, giving a texture few other plants can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fleshy leaves store water, so a missed week of watering is forgiven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fun plant for beginners.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is easy to look after, and enthusiasts enjoy it just as much as first-time growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in a hanging pot inside, or outside in warm tropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems trail to a metre.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single basket becomes a living curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant three to a 300mm basket and let the stems hang. A tall pot or a plant stand also works, because the trailing stems need to hang over the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrailing over walls and banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost-free garden, plant 30cm apart along the top of a low wall or rockery and let the stems tumble down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor display.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room gives it enough light to stay compact. Hang it near a window so it gets sun for part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing String of Beans in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in sun, and keep it in a sunny position for at least part of the day. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates. Frost damages it, so in colder areas grow it in a pot indoors or under cover over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use free-draining soil. A cactus and succulent mix suits pots, and gritty ground suits a garden position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Once established, water when the soil is dry. Err on the side of too little rather than too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim bare or tangled stems back to keep it full. Offcuts root readily in gritty mix, which makes it cheap to fill several pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell String of Beans as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes suit a mass planting or a few baskets, and the 200mm pots give you a fuller plant to hang straight away. Expect stems to lengthen steadily in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is grown for us by our grower, who is not always able to fill it. If it shows as sold out, the notify button on the page will email you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eSucculents and cacti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eHow to keep succulents alive in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first 12 weeks or so, then only when the soil is dry. In winter it needs much less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outdoors in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in warm tropical and subtropical gardens. In colder areas grow it in a pot, because frost damages the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecios are toxic if eaten, so keep the pot out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790884634943,"sku":"SEN-RAD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790884700479,"sku":"SEN-RAD-200MM-P6","price":382.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/string-of-beans-senecio-radicans.jpg?v=1792211626","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/string-of-beans-senecio-radicans","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}