Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
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Succulent and Air Plant Boutonniere design for my video:Getting Creative with Boutstix Magnet Stix: Succulent and Air Plant Boutonniere
Common name
String of Beads, String of Pearls
Origin
South West Africa
Varieties
Colors
The succulent and fleshy leaves vary from blue green to greyish green to a yellow green and the flowers are pale to clear white
Vase life
Long lasting. Stem cuttings will eventually develop roots and can be replanted.
Scent
The flowers are sweetly and fragrant, similar to cinnamon
Uses
The plant is mainly grown for its foliage as an ornamental plant in hanging baskets or ground-cover. It is also popular in contemporary designs as you would use a string of beads
Conditioning
Cut the stems and use as you would succulents. They are, however poisonous and you should take care when handling the plants.
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