Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight'
Also Known As
- Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight'
- Curio articulatus 'Candlelight'
- Senecio articulatus 'Variegatus'
- Sausage Daisy
- Variegated Candle Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 6"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight' plant details
Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight' plant
How to Grow Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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