About
Curio herreanus is a perennial succulent that maintains its foliage year-round, featuring trailing stems that can extend up to 30 cm. The plant has fleshy, oval leaves that taper to a point, measuring around 1 cm in length, and are adorned with dark vertical stripes. These leaves are arranged at relatively consistent intervals along the stems, creating a beaded effect. In summer, it can produce clusters of small white flowers, which are highlighted by vibrant stamens.
About the genus
Curio is a group of evergreen succulents that originate from the mountainous regions of Cape Province in South Africa. These plants feature elongated, ribbed leaves and produce disc-like flower heads that lack ray florets.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Hanging basket, Houseplants
- Native to
- Namibia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in bright but indirect sunlight in a well-drained compost and maintain a minimum temperature above 10°C. Water frequently in the growing season but avoid over-watering in the winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus