String of Pearls
Senecio rowleyanus
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Indoor Plants
Other Names: String-of-pearls plant, string-of-beads, rosary vine
The string of pearls plant is a creeping succulent vine in the daisy family native to southwest Africa. This plant avoids sunlight by growing in shady spots and under other plants or rocks. String of pearls have small balls of leaves trailing down the vine, ranging in shades of green, and has trumpet shaped flowers that bloom in summer.
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Is String of Pearls item toxic?
Yes. String of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas; sap may irritate skin and ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.
Should I feed my pet String of Pearls?
No. Do not let rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas eat string of pearls.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate string of pearls, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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