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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

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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

Sun or Shade. Outdoor/Indoor. Orange.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Senecio jacobsenii has overlapping fleshy paddle-like jade leaves cascading, producing orange flowers periodically..likes bright light. quite unusual, easy to grow.

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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aka Roldana cristobalensis, Red Leaved Velvet Senecio

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Scientific Name: Curio talinoides

aka Senecio talinoides, Senecio talinoides ssp. cylindricus, Senecio vitalis, Blue Chalk Finger, Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Senecio cylindricus foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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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
Photo of Senecio talinoides ssp. mandraliscae foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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aka Pink Ragwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 5'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Senecio glastifolius form by Far Out Flora
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aka Mojave Ragwort

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5"-15"

Width: 5"-15"

  • sun
  • low
Photo of Senecio mohavensis flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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