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Senecio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro'

Scientific Name: Curio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro'

Also Known As

  • Senecio 'Kilimanjaro'
  • Senecio talinoides ssp. cylindricus 'Kilimanjaro'
  • GIANT GROUNDSEL

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Senecio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro' plant details

Senecio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

GIANT GROUNDSEL: Silvery blue-grey succulent with outward, upward cured fleshy thin stems like a tree. Great easy care plant to grow as a specimen or to combine with other cactus and succulents. Likes bright light, let dry between waterings. Easy, Unique.

Gardening facts about Senecio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro' plant

How to Grow Senecio talinoides 'Kilimanjaro'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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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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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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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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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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