How to Care for Curio rowleyanus

Korean name: 구슬란

A unique succulent with round leaves that resemble beads, cascading down. When grown in a hanging basket, it beautifully resembles a bead curtain.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Southwest Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: bead-leaf, hanging, unique, succulent

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light to direct sunlight
• Watering: Water after the soil is completely dry. Avoid overwatering.
• Soil: Well-draining soil for succulents
• Humidity: Dry environment
• Temperature: 10~28°C
• Fertilizer: Once every 2 months in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Curio rowleyanus?

Water after the soil is completely dry. Avoid overwatering. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Curio rowleyanus?

It likes Bright indirect light to direct sunlight. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil for succulents.

Is Curio rowleyanus safe around pets?

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

Is Curio rowleyanus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~28°C. Humidity: Dry environment. Fertilise Once every 2 months in spring and summer.