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Kleinia ficoides
Also Known As
- Senecio ficoides
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 15"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Kleinia ficoides plant details
Kleinia ficoides is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kleinia ficoides
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kleinia ficoides
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Kleinia ficoides
By: Pieter Pelser
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Kleinia ficoides plant
How to Grow Kleinia ficoides
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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
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
aka Kleinia stapeliaeformis, Senecio stapeliaeformis, Senecio stapeliiformis, Inch Worm, Pickle Plant, Spider Plant, Trailing Jade
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Senecio fulgens, Coral Senecio, Scarlet Kleinia
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 15"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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