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    Senecio radicans

    Scientific Name: Curio radicans

    Also Known As

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

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Senecio radicans plant details

    Senecio radicans is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio radicans

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, hanging basket, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio radicans

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Plump dark green arched leaves.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A succulent that can trail, and trail, and trail…with fleshy curved banana shaped green foliage adorning the lengthy stems. Useful in hanging planters, pinch back as needed.

    By: Avant Gardens

    A trailing succulent with blueish grey swollen leaves upturned resembling fishhooks. Likes sun to part shade, must be kept on the dry side, Min. temps 50 degrees. Lovely displayed in a hanging planter, or used as a trailer in mixed container gardening. Planted outside in beds, used as a grounding cover. Tolerant of neglect.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    (FISH HOOKS) Cascading, fast growing stems covered with fleshy blue green, succulent ‘hooks’. A fun seasonal plant (will not tolerate freezing) that makes a fast living curtain or a focal hanging basket ‘Waz zat?’ plant. Water when dry, feed for even faster growth, make a living wig! USDA Z9-10 3” pot

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Hanging Plant. Bright Light to Light Shade. White Flowers. Indoor. part shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Thick blue tubular leaves, branches from base, groundcover.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Senecio radicans plant

    How to Grow Senecio radicans

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • 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 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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    Senecio cylindricus

    Scientific Name: Curio talinoides

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

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senecio cylindricus foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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