Senecio jacobsenii
Also Known As
- Kleinia petraea
- Trailing Jade
- Vining Jade
- Weeping Jade
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 12"
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Senecio jacobsenii plant details
Senecio jacobsenii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue foliage. orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio jacobsenii
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 4 FT - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio jacobsenii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Senecio jacobsenii plant
How to Grow Senecio jacobsenii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-6"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
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