String Ruby Necklace

String Ruby Necklace is one of the most dramatic and jewel-like trailing succulents you can grow — a cascading vine of plump, elongated leaves in rich shades of deep green to vivid ruby red, strung along slender purple stems like precious gems on a necklace. She is bold, beautiful and utterly captivating.

Her colour intensifies magnificently with sun exposure and cooler temperatures — shifting from lush green in shade to deep burgundy and ruby red in bright light, creating a living display that changes with the seasons. Trailing freely from hanging baskets or elevated pots, String Ruby Necklace brings a rich, jewel-toned drama to any space she inhabits.

Plant Information

Botanical Name
Othonna capensis 'Ruby Necklace'

Leaf Colour
Deep green to vivid ruby red and burgundy — colour intensifies with sun and cooler temperatures

Form
Trailing/cascading — plump, elongated leaves on slender purple stems

Mature Size
Trails 30–60cm depending on conditions

Sunlight
Bright indirect light to full sun — more sun = deeper ruby and burgundy tones

Watering
Deep, infrequent watering — allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix

Frost Tolerance
Frost sensitive — protect below 4°C

Pot Size
Supplied in a 12cm pot

Important Notes

• Colour is sun-dependent: The ruby red and burgundy tones deepen dramatically with more sun — a bright spot will reward you with the most vivid colour display
• Trailing display: Best shown in hanging baskets or elevated pots where the jewel-toned stems can cascade freely
• Drought tolerant: Very forgiving — allow soil to dry completely before watering again
• Delivery: Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant

Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.