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Senecio cristobalensis

Also Known As

Roldana cristobalensis
Red Leaved Velvet Senecio

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9a-11

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Senecio cristobalensis plant details

Senecio cristobalensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with purple foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio cristobalensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen purple
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: big leaves, distinctive veining, exotic, red stems, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio cristobalensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our most popular tropicalissimo offerings! Evergreen, 6"- 10’ tall, BIG BOLD merlot velvet leaves known to cause serious ‘plant lust’…yellow flowers are an afterthought. Sun to light shade, good soil, likes nitrogen, ample water, gaw-geus in a big trendy pot, or plant in the ground. Hardy to low 20’s but can freeze down to the teens and rebound. Gotta love this plant! Easy to grow, but we never have enough!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Huge, furry, purple-tinged, dinner-plate-sized leaves with purple undersides and red veins -- all on red stems! Semi-hardy, Mexican shrub daisy with clusters of yellow "daisies" in mild winters. To 4-8', best in a half shaded spot with normal water; more sun means darker leaves. Evergreen in USDA zone 10 and upper zone 9. Root hardy to the mid teens °F, USDA zone 8b, Easy from cuttings otherwise. Awesome velvety goodness!

By: Cistus Nursery

Want some dramatic foliage? This Senecio has fuzzy, lobed, dinner-plate sized leaves that are dark green on top & rich purple underneath. The thick stems are fuzzy & purple, too. Grows to 8’ tall & 6-8’ wide so it will create quite a presence. In Winter it blooms with clusters of bright yellow flowers. Evergreen, but can be pruned to the ground if it needs rejuvenation. From Chiapas, Mexico.

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Gardening facts about Senecio cristobalensis plant

How to Grow Senecio cristobalensis

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- purple
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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Senecio cylindricus

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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Senecio talinoides ssp. mandraliscae

Scientific Name: Curio talinoides ssp. mandraliscae

aka Kleinia mandraliscae, Senecio mandraliscae, Senecio mandraliscae 'Blue', Senecio talenoides var. mandraliscae, Blue Chalksticks, Blue Finger, Blue Finger