Othonna capensis

Common Name(s)/Synonym(s): Ruby Necklace, String of Rubies, Crassothonna capensis ‘Ruby Necklace’

Origin: A cultivar of Othonna capensis.

Description: A trailing succulent with ruby red stems and green, fleshy, bean shaped leaves that take on striking hues of magenta, burgundy and purple when moderately stressed by direct sun, drought, or cool temperatures. The slender stems grow up to 2m long.

Care: These hardy succulents do best in partial shade and prefer a well draining soil that should be kept moist in the growing season. When dormant water infrequently.

*These plants are sold/couriered bare root without the pot and soil. All plants are approximately the same size as in the photo, for reference, the pots in the photos are 7.5cm.