Senecio Talinoides Plant 12 cm pot
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Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
About this Item
Senecio talinoides (also known as Curio talinoides or Narrow-leaf Chalk Sticks) is an evergreen, drought-tolerant succulent shrublet known for its upright, pencil-like, powdery blue-green leaves. Native to South Africa, it grows 40-70 cm tall, forming dense mats of succulent “fingers” that make it ideal for groundcover, rockeries, or containers in full sun.
Key Characteristics
- Leaves: Slender, tubular-terete leaves (45-95 mm long) are angled upward, often with a white, powdery, waxy coating (pruinose) that provides a silvery-blue hue.
- Growth Form: A slow-growing to moderate spreading succulent shrublet, it can reach up to 90-150 cm in width, with branches that can become woody and turn reddish or grey with age.
- Flowers: Produces small, white to pale yellow or cream rayless flower heads on stalks in late spring to summer.
- Habitat: Thrives in dry, warm climates and is highly drought-tolerant, requiring well-draining soil.
Care and Cultivation
- Light: Prefers full sun for the most intense blue color, but tolerates partial shade.
- Watering: Follow the “soak and dry” method; water sparingly in summer and almost never in winter to avoid root rot.
- Soil: Requires extremely well-draining, gritty soil, such as a succulent or cactus mix.
- Propagation: Very easy to propagate from stem cuttings during spring and summer.
- Hardiness: Not fully frost-hardy; protect from temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
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