String of Watermelons / Senecio Herreanus (4 inch) hardy South-facing exposures are ideal

South-facing exposures are ideal

It is small in size with a rosette of stiff leaves in the shape of long triangles

Graptopetalum Paraguayense cv

It is more tolerant of moist soil than most succulents

For the best growth and leaf coloration

String of Watermelons / Senecio Herreanus (4 inch) hardy South-facing exposures are idealAbout String of Watermelons Senecio Herreanus (4 inch) String of Watermelons is a fascinating succulent that resembles String of Pearls, with round leaves trailing on slender stems from the pot or along the ground. What makes it interesting are the deep green or purple striped leaves, resembling miniature watermelons. These stripes, known as "Leaf window," are adaptations to protect against intense sunlight in their native habitat; exposure to bright