Senecio - String of Lanterns

Senecio ‘String of Lanterns’ – Rare Trailing Succulent | Lantern-Shaped Foliage | Indoor & Outdoor Hanging Plant

Bring whimsical, sculptural beauty to your home or garden with Senecio ‘String of Lanterns’, a rare trailing succulent admired for its plump, lantern-shaped leaves and cascading growth. Perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or succulent arrangements, this charming plant adds movement, texture, and a touch of natural artistry to any space.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Unique Lantern Leaves: Bead-like foliage resembles tiny hanging lanterns, creating a rhythmic, flowing display.

• Elegant Trailing Growth: Cascading stems are perfect for hanging planters, macramé holders, or tabletop displays.

• Evergreen & Seasonal Flowers: Vibrant green leaves year-round; small white or yellow daisy-like flowers may appear in spring/summer.

• Low-Maintenance: Drought-tolerant, forgiving, and ideal for beginners or busy plant parents.

Care Guide:

• Light: Bright, indirect light indoors; partial sun or light shade outdoors. Can tolerate some direct sun in mild climates.

• Water: Water deeply but infrequently—only when soil is completely dry. Ensure excellent drainage.

• Soil: Well-draining, gritty cactus or succulent mix.

• Temperature: Prefers 60–80°F (15–27°C); not frost-tolerant. Bring indoors during cold weather.

• Pruning: Trim stems to control length and promote fuller growth.

Perfect For:

• Hanging baskets, vertical gardens, or cascading shelf displays

• Rock gardens, xeriscapes, and water-wise landscapes

• Apartments, offices, or small-space indoor greenery

Turn any corner into a flowing work of green art with Senecio ‘String of Lanterns’—a sculptural, low-maintenance trailing succulent that delights all year round.

Add this rare gem to your collection today and enjoy its whimsical charm and graceful movement wherever it lives.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

Please note  — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations.
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