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    Senecio cylindricus

    Scientific Name: Curio talinoides

    Also Known As

    • Senecio talinoides
    • Senecio talinoides ssp. cylindricus
    • Senecio vitalis
    • Blue Chalk Finger
    • Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Senecio cylindricus plant details

    Senecio cylindricus is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio cylindricus

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio cylindricus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Narrow densely packed blue-green leaves.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    This Senecio displays a valuable upright growth habit with 4" narrow pointed blue green leaves surrounding the main stems in a cylindrical fashion. Grows 1-2' tall, forming 2-3' clumps over time. Gives added height to succulent planter combinations.

    By: Avant Gardens

    (NARROW LEAF CHALKSTICKS) Tender plant native to Namibia that we love to use as part of a planter composition! Incredible ice blue color and thin curving upright leaves really create a texture and color POP! Cream flowers are toppers in summer. 18-24” tall, spreading to 3-5’ in warm zones. Perennial in tropical zones, annual elsewhere. Keep dryish and above freezing if overwintering (which is not hard to do). Z10 4” pot

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Full Sun. Indoor/Outdoor. Cream.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    South African succulent, low-growing and spreading, to 1-2' tall x 3-5' wide, the upturned stems covered with narrow, green, tubular leaves. Clusters of pale flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Best in a protected spot in full sun where soil is very well-drained. Tolerates summer water or summer drought. Accepts winter rain where drainage is excellent. Frost hardy to only 25 °F, mid USDA zone 9 so best in a pot and wintered over with some extra warmth.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Similar to Seneco mandraliscae, but with thinner sliver-blue leaves.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Senecio cylindricus plant

    How to Grow Senecio cylindricus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Senecio articulatus

    Scientific Name: Baculellum articulatum

    aka Curio articulatus, Curio (syn. Senecio) articulatus, Candle Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senecio articulatus foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Senecio herreanus

    Scientific Name: Curio herreanus

    aka Senecio heneanus 'Football', Senecio herreianus, Senecio herrianus 'String of Beads', Senecio lerreianus, String of Bananas, String of Beads, String of Pearls

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-36"

    Width: 4"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Senecio herreanus foliage by salchuiwt
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    Senecio radicans

    Scientific Name: Curio radicans

    aka Senecio radicans 'Fishhook Plant', Banana Vine, Fish Hooks, String of Bananas, String of Fishhooks

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Senecio radicans foliage, form by Cactus Jungle
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    Senecio repens

    Scientific Name: Curio repens

    aka Curio repens 'Mini Blue', Kleinia repens, Senecio repens, Senecio repens 'Mini Blue', Senecio serpens, Blue Chalksticks, Chalksticks, Compact Blue Chalksticks

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senecio repens foliage by michaelday_bath
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    Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue'

    Scientific Name: Curio repens 'Dark Blue'

    aka Dark Blue Senecio

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 1'

    Width: 1'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senecio serpens 'Dark Blue' flower, foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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