String of Hooks Care Guide
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Senecio
Botanical Name: Senecio radicans
Difficulty: low-maintenance
Light
Your string of hooks will be happy in a bright area away from direct sunlight. They are great as indoor or outdoor plants in these conditions.
Water
You should let your string of hooks dry out between each watering. If the soil is damp an inch deep, leave it for a little longer. Once it’s ready, water it thoroughly. Make sure you reduce how much you’re watering the
Climate
String of hooks like a warm and dry climate and will thrive indoors. They can handle temperatures as low as 30°F and as high as 110°F.
Soil
Keep your string of hooks in a quick-draining cactus and succulent mix. These guys do not like soggy soil!
Pests and Diseases
Most string plants are affected by the same pests and diseases, so watch for mealy bugs, fungus gnats, and aphids.
Tips
If you want your plant to be bushier, prune the strands and use them for propagation.
They’re pretty drought tolerant.
They don’t usually need pruning unless you just want it to be more bushy.
Signs your string of hooks isn’t happy
Flat hooks: needs water
Shriveled hooks: over watered
Mushy leaves or stems: over watered
Halt in growth: needs more light
How to propagate
You can propagate string of hooks the same way you would a string of dolphins. Clip it down and allow it to form callouses and then plant it into a cactus and succulent mix deep enough for them to stay put.
Fun Facts
They can be grown in mild climates year round.
They can trail up to 6 feet long!
They can be trained to climb like a vineing plant!
Hardiness Zones
Before you move your plant outside, be sure to check the hardiness zone to save yourself some grief and the loss of a beloved plant.
The hardiness zones for string of hooks are : 10a-11b
If you live in Tennessee, here’s a hardiness map to help you decide if your plant can survive outside!
