Senecio talinoides 'Serpents'
Scientific Name: Curio talinoides 'Serpents'
Also Known As
- Senecio talinoides ssp. cylindricus 'Serpents'
- Senecio vitalis 'Blue Chalk Fingers'
- Senecio vitalis 'Serpents'
- Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Senecio talinoides 'Serpents' plant details
Senecio talinoides 'Serpents' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio talinoides 'Serpents'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN tall
- Uses: border plant, container plant, mass-planting, rock garden, roof garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio talinoides 'Serpents'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Gardening facts about Senecio talinoides 'Serpents' plant
How to Grow Senecio talinoides 'Serpents'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Baculellum articulatum
aka Curio articulatus, Curio (syn. Senecio) articulatus, Candle Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Curio herreanus
aka Senecio heneanus 'Football', Senecio herreianus, Senecio herrianus 'String of Beads', Senecio lerreianus, String of Bananas, String of Beads, String of Pearls
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4"-36"
Width: 4"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - low
Scientific Name: Curio radicans
aka Senecio radicans 'Fishhook Plant', Banana Vine, Fish Hooks, String of Bananas, String of Fishhooks
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Scientific Name: Curio repens
aka Curio repens 'Mini Blue', Kleinia repens, Senecio repens, Senecio repens 'Mini Blue', Senecio serpens, Blue Chalksticks, Chalksticks, Compact Blue Chalksticks
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Curio repens 'Dark Blue'
aka Dark Blue Senecio
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1'
Width: 1'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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