String of Bananas
4.5 out of 5 (70 experiences)
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Also known as
Senecio radicans and String of Fishhooks
Taxonomy
Curio radicans
Curio
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for String of Bananas
Water
How often to water your String of Bananas
every 9
String of Bananas needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Francisco, California.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
San Francisco, California
77% High
Growing String of Bananas in San Francisco right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌
October 16th, 2021
Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in San Francisco is currently medium 👌.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in det…
Sunlight intensity will decrease by 31.9% ☀️
October 15th, 2021
San Francisco is trending towards lower sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in San Francisco is expected to decrease by 31.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.6 megajoules of energ…
Daylight will decrease by 1.7 hours 📉
October 16th, 2021
This month, San Francisco is getting an average of 11.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will decrease by 14.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours…
Finding light for String of Bananas in your home
a window
String of Bananas love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in San Francisco, California ☀️.
This is a great time to watch your String of Bananas thrive 🌿!
Nutrients
How to fertilize String of Bananas
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 String of Bananas after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
When to repot String of Bananas
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴
October 14th, 2021
The growing potential in San Francisco is medium 👌.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to rep…
Care Summary for String of Bananas
String of Bananas
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in San Francisco, California, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 45
Easy to propagate 31
Survivor 21
Large, lush leaves 7
Pet friendly 6
Blooms easily 4
Browns easily 3
10/02/2021
🍌🍌🌱🌱
Survivor
08/26/2021
The sting of bananas Is by far one of my favorites!! I would highly recommend getting one if you’re unsure how to care for any succulents!!
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
08/24/2021
It needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.
Pet friendly
08/15/2021
I got her as a tiny cutting but she throws off baby bananas very quickly and easily.
Fast grower
08/10/2021
Love this plant. It’s getting bigger every day!
Fast grower
08/07/2021
I’ve had this guy for over a year and a half and he’s survived forgetting to water and even a move across the state! i used to have it on a windowsill but it’s vines got long enough for me to hang it :)
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
08/02/2021
very easy to propagate
Easy to propagate
07/30/2021
It’s a succulent and is pretty hearty I have to watch myself I over water if I’m mot careful. It really looks like dolphins.
07/28/2021
Don’t overwater!
Fast grower
07/28/2021
Great soft hard
07/22/2021
I’m new to this plant but I already love it so much. Very hardy
07/22/2021
I love this plant it’s makes me happy for some reason but it’s kinda dying needa save 🏃🏽♀️🙌🏼
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
07/13/2021
This plant is absolutely beautiful when I purchased it was a small plant it as grown so much and I was to cut some pieces off and I placed them 4 different hanging baskets and placed them hanging from my tree they just keep growing with little maintenance.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Easy to propagate
07/13/2021
This plant is absolutely beautiful when I purchased it was a small plant it as grown so much and I was to cut some pieces off and I placed them 4 different hanging baskets and placed them hanging from my tree they just keep growing with little maintenance.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Easy to propagate
07/06/2021
can go 2+ weeks without watering! don’t over estimate the water.
Survivor
Easy to propagate
07/02/2021
bright sunlight is necessary, south or west window. after that you’ll see it grows quickly
Fast grower
07/02/2021
I love my string of bananas! Such a cute crawler to add!! They are so easy to look after, and taking cuttings to propagate and grow are super easy too. Totally recommend to new growers.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
06/22/2021
Great plant, loves to grab anything around it and use it for support while hanging. We nearly lost him to mould but managed to pull through 💪
Fast grower
Survivor
06/17/2021
Such a cute hanging plant.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
06/12/2021
It died
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