Curio haworthii
Also known as: Woolly senecio
A Curio with upright, felted cylindrical leaves — halfway between the strings and a shrub. It comes from South Africa, stays around Trails/erect 20–40 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–12. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Curio
- Origin: South Africa
- Mature size: Trails/erect 20–40 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–12
- Toxicity: Mildly toxic if eaten
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Curio
- Origin
- South Africa
- Mature size
- Trails/erect 20–40 cm
- Growth habit
- Upright then trailing stems with cylindrical grooved leaves
- Leaf colour
- Grey-green felted cylindrical leaves
- Flower colour
- White brush flowers
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–12
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic if eaten
- Other names
- Woolly senecio
About the Curio haworthii
A Curio with upright, felted cylindrical leaves — halfway between the strings and a shrub. Easier to keep tidy than trailing types.
Care and cultivation
String-of succulents have thin stems and small water-storing leaves, so they want lighter watering more often than rosette succulents — but still only when the soil is dry. Grow in a shallow, very gritty mix in bright indirect light, water until it drains, then wait. Shriveled beads mean thirsty; mushy beads near the soil mean rot. Light: Bright indirect with a little direct sun. Water: Light, infrequent watering; beads/shapes rot if kept wet. Use a Very gritty, fast-draining mix in a shallow pot.
Description
Curio haworthii is a Curio succulent from South Africa. A Curio with upright, felted cylindrical leaves — halfway between the strings and a shrub. Easier to keep tidy than trailing types.
Identification
Look for: Grey-green felted cylindrical leaves leaves in a Trails/erect 20–40 cm form. Also answers to Woolly senecio. The genus is Curio, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Woolly senecio'.
Common problems
Bead shrivelling from underwatering • Rot from overwatering — the #1 killer • Bare stems near the pot when light is uneven •
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Curio haworthii?
Light, infrequent watering; beads/shapes rot if kept wet. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Curio haworthii need?
Bright indirect with a little direct sun. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Curio haworthii, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.