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Kleinia neriifolia

Also Known As

Senecio kleinia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

9a-11

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Kleinia neriifolia plant details

Kleinia neriifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 Kleinia neriifolia

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kleinia neriifolia

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful succulent shrub from the Canary Islands with thick, contorted, sausage-like branches – neat! Forms a rounded dome 5-10’ high and wide with bare, multi-branching stems tipped with tufts of narrow, grey-green leaves. Very showy and architectural – it’s fabulous in a large container (5 gallon+ to start) and can even be kept as a houseplant. In Winter, it produces clusters of fragrant, but insignificant white flowers followed by showy flufferific white seed poofs that engulf the tips of the branches! Prefers rich soil with excellent drainage. Fertilize often – especially if grown in a container. Summer deciduous.

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Gardening facts about Kleinia neriifolia plant

How to Grow Kleinia neriifolia

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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Senecio kleiniiformis

aka Kleinia kleiniiformis, Senecio kleiniformis, REINDEER ANTLERS, Spear Head

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 15"-24"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

Photo of Senecio kleiniiformis foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Senecio repens

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