Succulent 'String of Bananas'

String of Bananas is one of the most distinctive and fast-growing trailing succulents available. Its long, cascading vines are strung with small, plump, banana-shaped leaves in a vivid translucent green — each one curved and glossy, creating a playful, tropical cascade that looks stunning from a hanging basket or trailing over a shelf edge. It grows vigorously, roots easily, and has a cheerful, whimsical quality unlike any other succulent.

Good for beginners? Yes. String of Bananas is one of the most forgiving trailing succulents you can own. It stores water in its plump leaves, tolerates periods of neglect, and grows fast enough to stay interesting.

Safe for cats and dogs? String of Bananas is considered mildly toxic to pets if ingested. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

Light needs: Bright indirect light to some direct morning sun produces the fastest growth and the most plump, healthy leaves. Insufficient light causes the stems to stretch and the leaves to become smaller and more spaced out.

Care at a glance: Water when the soil is completely dry. As a succulent it stores water in its leaves and strongly prefers underwatering to overwatering. Use well-draining soil. Feed monthly in spring and summer. Let vines trail freely for maximum visual impact.

Ships fresh from one of our two greenhouse locations in a nursery pot. Covered by our 30-Day Plant Guarantee — if it arrives damaged, we replace it. Free shipping on orders $149+.

Botanical Name: Senecio radicans