House Plants/unusual plant

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Question
This plant hangs long strings out of the pot on the plant all the way down it looks like tiny green beans .  what is it??????

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Hi Sandra
You have a 'String of Pearls' plant.  I have not seen one in years!   This is a type of a succulent therefore likes to dry out a bit between waterings.  They need a good, bright, indirect light.
Be careful if you have pets or kids, this plant can be toxic.  If by chance a child or dog/cat does chew on one of the 'pearls', call the poison center or vet for further info and tell them you have a  'Senecio rowleyanus'
Leslie  

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Leslie Glassmann

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Can Answer; Types of different houseplants Care for different houseplants Diagnosis of problems including pests How to decorate using houseplants Really, as far as housplants go, there is not much I can`t answer; even though I can try to help with, I don`t have as extensive knowledge on outdoor plant

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Began working at a plant store at age 18, became manager at age 19, took several horticulture courses-managed the garden dept. at K-Mart for 2 years in my mid-20's, worked for a plant leasing company doing design and care of plants at model homes and offices. Just a full general enjoyment of taking care of and nurturing plants.

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