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    Senecio kleiniiformis

    Also Known As

    • Kleinia kleiniiformis
    • Senecio kleiniformis
    • REINDEER ANTLERS
    • Spear Head

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 15"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Senecio kleiniiformis plant details

    Senecio kleiniiformis is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio kleiniiformis

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio kleiniiformis

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Senecio kleiniformis, or Spear Head succulent, features powdery, blue-green foliage. The outreaching arms carry adorable, cupped and ‘finned’ leaves. Over time, it will form into large, basal clumps. Displays fragrant, inconspicuous white flowers with tiny yellow stamens in late summer to fall. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your sunny windowsill as a houseplant. If the plant becomes too leggy, prune back to encourage better growth. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Here’s an odd little South African member of the daisy family that’s grown primarily for its funny glaucous blue foliage. Yellow flowers emerge in spring and are followed by puffy white seedheads. Needs sharp drainage. Try it in a container, or in a rock wall (and cross your fingers in a cold Pdx winter). Sun to part sun. Cold hardy in USDA zone 9

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Light Shade. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Small Yellow Sweet-Smelling Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    SPEARHEAD OR REINDEER ANTLERS - A succulent with grey green leaves around a central stem. The tips of the leaves are flared like a spear. Overall growth habit forming a columnar shape. Let dry between waterings, hardy to 26 degrees, perfers light shade during summer. Produces small yellow flowers. Hardy zone 10-11. tolerates neglect.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Nicely formed knobby roots. Can be raised above ground for bonsai effect.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Senecio kleiniiformis plant

    How to Grow Senecio kleiniiformis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-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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