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Senecio herreanus 'Purple Flush'
Scientific Name: Curio herreanus 'Purple Flush'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-12"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Senecio herreanus 'Purple Flush' plant details
Senecio herreanus 'Purple Flush' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and purple foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio herreanus 'Purple Flush'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and purple
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio herreanus 'Purple Flush'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Senecio herreanus 'Purple Flush'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
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 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
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 rowleyanus
aka String of Beads, String of Pearls
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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