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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
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
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How to Grow Kleinia stapeliiformis
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Curio talinoides ssp. mandraliscae
aka Kleinia mandraliscae, Senecio mandraliscae, Senecio mandraliscae 'Blue', Senecio talenoides var. mandraliscae, Blue Chalksticks, Blue Finger, Blue Finger
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun -bright shade
- occasional -drought tolerant
aka Senecio ficoides
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun -mostly sun
- low -drought tolerant
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
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
aka Senecio fulgens, Coral Senecio, Scarlet Kleinia
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 15"-36"
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
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