Photo of Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' flower, foliage, form by Wouter Hagens

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Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'

Also Known As

  • Turtle Ivy
  • Variegated Flowering Ivy
  • Variegated German Ivy
  • Variegated Jade Vine
  • Variegated Natal Ivy
  • Wax Ivy

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 10b-11

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Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' plant details

Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Handsome succulent ivy-shaped leaves on vining stems producing small yellow flowers periodically. Bright to medium light and do not over-water.

Gardening facts about Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' plant

How to Grow Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • 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
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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
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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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