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    Senecio cephalophorus

    Also Known As

    • Kleinia cephalophora
    • Mountain Fire Senecio

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Senecio cephalophorus plant details

    Senecio cephalophorus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio cephalophorus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio cephalophorus

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Senecio cephalophorus is a distinct succulent with paddle-shaped, greyish-green leaves growing in rosettes on well-branching clumps. This variety will quickly form offsets. Displays fiery, reddish-orange pom-pom flowers which provide blazing color and are loved by butterflies.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Brilliant, fiery orange balls of flowers are born atop sturdy, succulent gray stems and foliage throughout the year under frost free conditions. Mountain Fire Senecio is a tropical, drought tolerant, low evergreen shrub-like perennial that makes a beautiful addition to mixed cactus gardens or even as a small specimen plant. Provide full sun where possible and keep it on the dryer side of moist. A favorite nectar source of the Sulphur butterflies that enter the greenhouse!

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Senecio cephalophorus plant

    How to Grow Senecio cephalophorus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • butterflies

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Senecio cristobalensis

    aka Roldana cristobalensis, Red Leaved Velvet Senecio

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Senecio cristobalensis by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senecio talinoides ssp. mandraliscae foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Senecio glastifolius

    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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    Senecio mohavensis

    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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