How do you take care of a string of fish hooks?
The String of Fish Hooks will thrive in a bright location. Keep it away from direct exposure to the hot sun. Allow the plant to dry out between waterings. Check the moisture level of the soil using your finger, if it feels damp further into the soil leave it a little longer.
How much light does a fish hook plant need?
String of Fishhooks Plant Care Senecio radicans is native to South Africa and can handle temperatures as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit and as low as 30 to 50 degrees F. These plants do well in a variety of light conditions, but prefer medium to full sun indoors and part-shade outside.
Do fish hook plants bloom?
Senecio ‘Fish Hooks’ (Senecio radicans) is a flowering succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a hardy and easy to care for houseplant with plump, blue hued, banana shaped leaves that grow in a trailing nature. It sprouts white, small cinnamon scented flowers once a year, even when kept indoors.
Why is my fish hook plant dying?
As the weather gets colder, this plant will drop some leaves if it is exposed to a chill. The temperature of your tap water may have become colder or it may be in a micro-climate near a window that is colder than the rest of the room. Tepid water is best as well as some distance from the window glass.
How often should you water fish hook?
every 3-6 weeks
Indoors, you want to water yours every 3-6 weeks depending on the season & how hot & dry your home is. It’s good to let it almost thoroughly dry out between waterings. No matter the frequency, you want to thoroughly water the plant & make sure all the water drains out.
Can you propagate fish hooks in water?
Water: water regularly in the warm months (i.e. water lightly when soil begins to dry) and less frequently in cool months (i.e. allow soil to remain dry for about a week before watering again). Take a clipping and allow it to either root in water or put the clipping directly into soil and let it root right away.
How do you cut the strings on a fish hook?
Making a cut just below a leaf/node is best. I use my Fiskar Floral Nips for a project like this because they’re sharp as can be and make clean, precise cuts so all go easier and faster. I’ve used these for years and can highly recommend them for soft-stemmed plants like my String Of Fishhooks.
Can I propagate fish hooks?
Just know that new growth will eventually fork off from the cut ends, usually as 2 trails instead of 1. You’ll get lots of cutting from this 1! Fishhook Senecios are easy to propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.
What does string of fishhooks plant stand for?
This plant also goes by the names Fishhooks Plant, String Of Fishhooks, Senecio “Fish Hooks ” as well as by its botanic moniker Senecio radicans. This is a bit confusing because there’s another succulent (which you see at the end of this post) that I know as String Of Bananas which also has the botanic name Senecio radicans.
How to care for a string of fishhooks?
+Senecio radicans is known to be sun/shade tolerant so experiment with the placement! Water: water regularly in the warm months (i.e. water lightly when soil begins to dry) and less frequently in cool months (i.e. allow soil to remain dry for about a week before watering again). Propogating: the string of fishhooks roots VERY easily!
Can you grow fishhooks Senecio as a houseplant?
If you want to grow this succulent as a houseplant all you need is nice bright light and to be stingy with the water. Whether you grow Fishhooks Senecio indoors or out, just make sure you give it room to trail! This succulent also goes by Senecio radicans, String of Bananas & String Of Fishhooks.
What kind of soil do you use for fishhooks?
Soil Speaking of water draining out, you want to plant your String Of Fishhooks in a light, fast draining mix. I use a succulent & cactus mixwhen potting & rooting all my succulents. This way, there’s much less chance that the roots will rot out.