String of Rubies

Name: String of Rubies
Brand: Lively Root
SKU: pl_strubies_4IN1
Price: 39.0 USD
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Othonna capensis

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Pet Warning:Toxic To Ingest
Care Level:I'm Easy
Overall Size: 4" to 14" W 6" to 8" H

String of Rubies (Othonna capensis) lives happily in succulent style creeping over the ground carrying along with her succulent oblong-shaped plump leaves. She thrives in heated conditions in full sun. She is a stunning spiller over a rock wall or container planting. Accentuate your desert garden or use her in xeriscaping where water is a shortage. And bonus, her bright yellow flowers bloom throughout the season, giving her a happy smile throughout the summer! When she gets stressed or drier than average, her leaves will blush into a ruby color, entitling her to the name! She grows no more than 6 inches tall and spreads up to 15 inches wide.

About String of Rubies

As camels have adapted to desert conditions and hold fats in their humps during drought to survive, so has this southern Africa native plant, Othonna capensis, better known as String of Rubies. His swollen leaves and stems store moisture and cope longer in dry conditions. Their plump leaves take the shape of a pickle, and you'll find them hugging the ground while their small bright golden daisy flowers look up at you.

Easy for beginners

Toxic if ingested

South Africa

The bean-shaped leaves on this plant turn ruby-red when they're under stress which is how it achieved its common name!

Great For People Who…

Great for people who are on the go and need low maintenance plants
Great for people who love curvy unique green leaves
Great for people who like to hang their plants
Great for people who love to share plants with their friends

Great For Spaces That…

Great for space with a range of low to high indirect light
Great for spaces with bright indirect light
Great for spaces with shelving or with an upward climbing trellis
Great for spaces with tabletops and desks

Othonna capensis Care Guide

LightHigh

Place this plant in full sun (6-8 hours) to part shade (4-6 hours).
WaterLow

Water your plant with the bottom-up method when the soil reaches a 2-3 on the plant meter (dry). You'll avoid wetting the foliage, so the leaves do not yellow or get too damp. Place the grower pot in a saucer filled up to 25% on the side of the pot. Leave in the water for approximately 15 minutes. Check for complete absorption (The top of the soil will be moist). Lift out of the water and let drain several minutes before placing back into a cachepot.
HumidityLow

This plant doesn't need much humidity but a misting to wash off the leaves once a month will help hydrate him.
Temperature 65 to 80

Indoor temps between 65°-80°F are best for this plant.
Hardiness Zones5|6|7|8|9|10

This plant will bloom May through September.
FertilizingSeasonally

Fertilize twice during the growing season in spring and in summer. Do not fertilize during fall and winter.
Re-potting3 Years

Fast draining succulent or cactus potting mix is an excellent choice to use for this succulent. Choose a high enough pot or hanging basket so the plant's tendrils can hang over the pot or basket. Only enlarge the container by one pot size. To prepare for the transfer and secure the tender tendrils, gently drape them onto the top of the soil. To avoid backfilling, work the soil up the container pot's side before placing the plant inside. If possible, to avoid breaking any tendrils, cut the grower pot down one side and gently pull the container apart to lift out the root system. Next, sit the root system into the new pot and add extra soil around the sides, leaving no air bubbles and pack down tightly. Gently unfold the string of rubies stems down the sides of the pot all the way around to hang correctly. Water well and allow a month before fertilizing.
CleaningAs needed

Trim stems on the side to promote growth. Begin trimming early in growth to get a fuller foliage on top. Use the stem cuttings in propagation.
PropagationCuttings

In the spring and summer, clip off a string and separate into a single strand. Use succulent and cactus soil mix and dampen. Lay the whole stem in a circle on top of the soil, and the branch will root and grow tendrils. Another option is to remove some of the leaves at the base of the stem. Then, dip in rooting hormone and push down into the soil. Let them hang over and drape around the pot. Use several cuttings to start in your new planter.