The care of a String of Fishhooks is relatively straightforward and comparable to that of most other succulent plants. Let’s discover how!
Watering
This lovely indoor plant, like most succulents, stores water in its tendrils. They are incredibly resilient because of this!
They simply require watering once every two weeks or so. Place your finger in the top inch of soil of your plant before watering it. You’re good to water it if it’s dry. Wait if it’s wet!
Watering too much or before the soil has dried out can lead to root rot, which is bad for your plant.
Take a look at the leaves before watering! The leaves are probably thirsty if they appear flat or dry.
On the other side, there’s a significant chance the leaves have received too much water if they appear or feel mushy.
Light
It would be ideal to place this in a west or south window. I personally keep mine on our bedroom’s south-facing window sill during the winter, and it is so content with all of the lovely bright light it receives!
Make sure it doesn’t receive an excessive amount of direct sunlight. Too much sun might cause the leaves to burn. I relocate it to a location away from the intense summer sun during the summer.
If you don’t intend to purchase grow lights for it, avoid purchasing this plant if you just have low light circumstances.
Fertilizer
My Fishhook is flourishing despite the fact that I’ve never fertilized it. Regarding these plants, fertilizer is not essential. If you do decide to add fertilizer, water-soluble fertilizer applied during the plant’s growing season—not during the winter—will work perfectly.
Pests and Disease
Pest problems have never been an issue for me with my string of fishhooks! You might encounter mealy bugs, but you probably don’t need to be too concerned about pests with these plants.
Pruning
This trailing plant, as I have indicated, may grow VERY LONG! And much while you might adore this plant’s long, trailing habit, you might wish to sometimes clip it.
The fact that this plant actually produces two trails rather than one when you prune it is astounding! Pruning your plant will therefore stimulate bushier growth rather than just lengthy growth.
Propagating
Simply take a clipping from the mother plant and cut off one or two of the bottom leaves.
After that, either directly plant the plant cutting in soil or in water (a propagation station is a perfect choice for this kind of plant). Watch out for growing roots!
If you grew it in water, you can pot it in soil once the roots have grown about an inch long. It is preferable to propagate your plant throughout the growth seasons rather than during the winter. But if necessary, you should be able to do this year-round because these plants are so hardy.
Keep an eye out that you took the clippings, too! As the stem branches off, you’ll start to notice fresh growth developing. Seeing it begin to take place is always enjoyable!
Can you grow a fishhook string in water?
a hanging plant with silvery green leaves that resemble bananas. The vines have a maximum length of three feet. This plant can tolerate temperatures as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit and as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit, so bring it inside if/when the temperature drops below that. It may be grown both inside and outdoors.
Care Tips
+Senecio radicans is known to tolerate both sun and shade, so play around with the arrangement!
Water: water sparingly when the soil starts to dry out during the cool months and often during the hotter months (i.e. allow soil to remain dry for about a week before watering again).
+because of this plant’s tolerance for drought, it is safest to err on the side of not watering it when in doubt.
The fishhook string spreads like wildfire and takes off SO EASILY! Take a clipping, and either place it in water to root, or place the clipping directly into soil and let it to root immediately. It enjoys a haircut, so give it one frequently and show your friends!
If ingested, the attractive and conversation-starting Senecio radicans is toxic in all parts.
What kind of plant is Fish Hook?
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The flowering succulent plant known as Senecio “Fish Hooks” (Senecio radicans) is indigenous to South Africa. It is a robust, low-maintenance houseplant with large, drooping, banana-shaped leaves that are blue in color. Even when kept indoors, it produces one white blossom every year that smells like cinnamon. The leaves sprout along trailing vines that hang straight down in a configuration like beads, and are frequently planted in hanging baskets. These plants grow swiftly and do best when put on a windowsill or shelf. They can grow up to 10 feet long.
How can a fish hook be kept off a succulent?
The Fishhooks like to reside indoors in an area with bright to high light, such as close to a south or west window. Just be careful not to expose it for an extended period of time to hot glass or intense summer sun because it can burn. Keep in mind that the stems and leaves are covered with water. On the California coast, mine receive morning sunlight and are protected from the more intense afternoon sun. Bright shadow is the best option if you’re in an area of the country where the sun is stronger.
Temperature ranges for String Of Fishhooks range from 25 degrees to 100 degrees F.
Every two weeks, if it has been raining (more rain please in Southern California!) and/or if it is cool, I water my Fishhook Senecios. I water them less frequently in the winter. Depending on the season and how hot and dry your home is, you should water your indoor plants every three to six weeks. It’s best to let the soil nearly completely dry out in between waterings. No matter how often you water the plant, make sure all the water drains out and that you water it completely.
You should plant your String of Fishhooks in a light, quick-draining mix since water needs to drain away. All of my succulents are potted and rooted using a succulent and cactus mix. The chances of the roots rotting out are greatly decreased in this manner. Like other succulents, it’s preferable to keep them somewhat drier than excessively moist.
I never fertilize my succulents; instead, every spring, I top dress them with a healthy dose of worm castings (1) and organic compost (2). They truly don’t require any feeding, but if for some reason you think yours does, feed it once in the spring using an organic liquid fertilizer designed for houseplants. Never fertilize plants during the winter months while they are dormant. Hey, even plants require a little downtime.
My plants have never had any, and this plant is not known to be prone to infestations. If you have mealy bugs indoors, just take them to the sink or shower and wash them away. They resemble little cotton specks. Just be careful not to let your Fishhooks Senecio get too wet for too long, particularly during the cooler months. Use the garden hose outside to spray the area lightly.
If you want to manage the length, you must prune it. Just be aware that the cut ends may ultimately sprout new growth, typically as two trails rather than one. This one will give you loads of chopping!
It is simple to grow Fishhook Senecios from stem or leaf cuttings. You can skip to the :44 second mark if you want to see how I address that in this video.
The finest places for this plant are wall pots and hanging baskets. It works well in mixed container plantings as well, but it tends to stray and take up space that other plants need. I had some growing in a pot beside my driveway, and it made its way across the garden by rooting itself into the pedestal and pot. This post and video about my never-ending succulent repotting project show it.
The Fishhooks have spread out over the gravel landscaping after growing through the back of this bed. To keep it off the sidewalk, I’ll have to begin cutting it back. It should be removed if the pinching causes it to become excessively dense.
Fishhooks Senecio grows quickly in warm weather and even more quickly if it is outdoors. The growth will likely be mild as a year-round houseplant, but it will still be quicker than that of other plants. Just be cautious, as I mentioned above, if you decide to plant it in a pot with other plants, as it has a tendency to supplant weaker ones.
All you need to cultivate this succulent indoors is some great, strong light and to water it sparingly. Make careful to give Fishhooks Senecio space to trail whether you grow it inside or outside.
Senecio radicans, String of Bananas, and String of Fishhooks are other names for this succulent. Confusing! Because these plumper leaves resemble bananas more to me, I refer to them as “String of Bananas.” Senecio radicans “glauca” is another name I’ve seen for it. What do you refer to it as?