Genus guide
Curio — 16 species
Part of the Daisy & aster family family (Asteraceae)
Curio is a genus of trailing South African succulents, reclassified from Senecio, including String of Pearls (C. rowleyanus) and String of Raindrops (C. herreanus). All species store water in their distinctive bead-shaped leaves and demand bright indirect light — insufficient light causes pearls to shrink and vines to etiolate. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings; overwatering is the leading cause of root rot. All Curio species are toxic to cats and dogs and should be kept well out of pets' reach.
All Curio species we cover
- Blue Chalk Sticks
- Blue Chalksticks
- Curio Articulatus
- Curio Citriformis
- Curio Ficoides
- Curio Ficoides 'Mount Everest'
- Curio peregrinus
- Curio Radicans
- Curio Rowleyanus
- Curio Talinoides var. mandraliscae
- String of Fishhooks
- String of pearls
- String of Raindrops
- String of Tears
- String of Tears
- Variegated String of Pearls
Curio — frequently asked questions
Are Curio plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Curio are not pet-safe. Of the 16 Curio species in the Growli library, 16 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. Always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do Curio plants need?
Most Curio do best in bright indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Curio easy to care for?
Curio are moderate to grow: the main requirement is a genuinely bright spot out of harsh midday sun. Get the light right and the rest of their care follows.
How many Curio varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 16 Curio species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Curio, the rest follow closely.
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