String of Tears

The String of Tears (Senecio herreianus or Curio herreianus) is a succulent native to Namibia and South Africa, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It features long, trailing stems up to one foot in length, adorned with glossy, teardrop-shaped leaves that may display subtle purple stripes under bright light. The plant produces small, trumpet-shaped white flowers with a cinnamon or clove-like scent during spring and summer. Its trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, or as groundcover