How to Care for Curio radicans (String of Bananas)

Korean name: 세네시오 바바나

Curio radicans is a succulent plant characterized by banana-shaped leaves and trailing stems. It grows like a vine and thrives well indoors. It is drought-tolerant and prefers moderate indirect light for healthy growth.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Family: Asteraceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: succulent, trailing, drought-tolerant, indoor-friendly
• Also known as: String of Bananas, Banana Vine

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is nearly dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining succulent soil.
• Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Curio radicans?

Water thoroughly when the soil is nearly dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Curio radicans?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining succulent soil..

Is Curio radicans safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Curio radicans good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..