Plant Care Gooseberry Plant

Gooseberry Plant

4.7 out of 5 (10 experiences)

Gooseberry Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate
Gooseberry Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

String of Watermelons, String of Watermelons, Senecio herreanus, Senecio Herreinus and Senecio herreianus

Taxonomy

Curio herreanus
Curio
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Gooseberry Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Gooseberry Plant

Water needs for Gooseberry Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Gooseberry Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Gooseberry Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for String of Watermelons in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Gooseberry Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Gooseberry Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Gooseberry Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Gooseberry Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Gooseberry Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Gooseberry Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Gooseberry Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Gooseberry Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

Gooseberry Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

String of Watermelons Water Frequency →

String of Watermelons Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Gooseberry Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

String of Watermelons Light Requirements →

String of Watermelons Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Gooseberry Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is String of Watermelons Edible? →

String of Watermelons Toxicity to Cats →

String of Watermelons Toxicity to Dogs →

String of Watermelons Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Gooseberry Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

String of Watermelons Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Gooseberry Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for String of Watermelons →

Best Pots for String of Watermelons →

When and How to Successfully Repot String of Watermelons →

What Are Healthy String of Watermelons Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Gooseberry Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize String of Watermelons →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Gooseberry Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Gooseberry Plant is native to Southwestern Africa.


🌸 Flowers
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Gooseberry Plant can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate String of Watermelons →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Gooseberry Plant

Gooseberry Plant

Gooseberry Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Gooseberry Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 5
Gooseberry Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 5
Gooseberry Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Gooseberry Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@keila avatar
@@keila
leaf-1 6 Plants
xp 129 XP
06/27/2021

Very delicate but beautiful!

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Medhatter avatar
@Medhatter
leaf-1 30 Plants
xp 1,688 XP
06/27/2021

Bright light (1000+ FC) from above plant (avoid hanging too high) and thorough watering when top (25 -35%) of soil is dry. Water more frequently when pot is small or terracotta or roots will dry too much for plant to thrive.

@Javabean4 avatar
@@Javabean4
leaf-1 25 Plants
xp 643 XP
globe Evansville, IN
05/29/2021

This is my first batch of pearls. I’ve had these a month or two. They have taken off and grown quite a bit already.

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
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@@PlantSongB2Be
leaf-1 84 Plants
xp 946 XP
globe Bayonne, NJ
02/21/2021

Love this as a hanging plant but make sure it have great drainage and sunlight. Root rot is a real concern of not enough sunlight and/or too much water.

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