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Senecio tropaeolifolius
Also Known As
- Senecio oxyriifolius ssp. tropaeolifolius
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Senecio tropaeolifolius plant details
Senecio tropaeolifolius is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio tropaeolifolius
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio tropaeolifolius
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Senecio tropaeolifolius
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5"-15"
Width: 5"-15"
- sun
- low
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