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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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