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Kleinia stapeliiformis

Also Known As

Kleinia stapeliaeformis
Senecio stapeliaeformis
Senecio stapeliiformis
Inch Worm
Pickle Plant
Spider Plant
Trailing Jade

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

9b-12

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Kleinia stapeliiformis plant details

Kleinia stapeliiformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. 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 Kleinia stapeliiformis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kleinia stapeliiformis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Senecio stapeliiformis is a super cool succulent with a rhizomatous habit that pushes up pencil-wide, upright, deep green to blue green, leafless stems with light green to silver markings forming a beautiful pattern. Purple shades can develop in full sun. Flowers are large, hawkweed-like and red or orange in colour.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Senecio stapeliiformis, or Pickle Plant, is a unique, pencil-like succulent that is blue green with distinct, dark green vertical markings and tiny white spines. This variety is slow-growing, reaching up to 10” tall, and remains upright long term. Forms clumps by spreading, underground stems.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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How to Grow Kleinia stapeliiformis

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
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Senecio kleiniiformis

aka Kleinia kleiniiformis, Senecio kleiniformis, REINDEER ANTLERS, Spear Head

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 15"-24"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

Photo of Senecio kleiniiformis foliage by Karl Gercens III

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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