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Senecio jacobsenii [variegated]

Also Known As

  • Senecio jacobsenii variegata
  • Variegated Trailing Jade
  • Variegated Weeping Jade

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Senecio jacobsenii [variegated] plant details

Senecio jacobsenii [variegated] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and purple foliage. In fall and winter orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio jacobsenii [variegated]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio jacobsenii [variegated]

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sun or Shade. Outdoor/Indoor. Orange.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Senecio jacobsenii [variegated] plant

How to Grow Senecio jacobsenii [variegated]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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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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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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 5'

  • sun
  • regular
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aka Mojave Ragwort

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5"-15"

Width: 5"-15"

  • sun
  • low
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