Senecio serpens - Succulent Plant

Senecio serpens or blue chalk sticks is a species of the genus Senecio and dwarf shrub from the family Asteraceae.

Pack contents

• Senecio serpens - Succulent Plant
• 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

It is indigenous to southern Africa. It needs little water, and is thus one of the many plants suggested for cultivation. Senecio serpens is a small, evergreen, succulent perennial, branching from the base and rooting along the stems, up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and up to 40 inches (1 m) wide. The prostrate stems hold short, sub-cylindrical, powdery blue-grey to blue-green finger-like fleshy leaves. The small flowers are white in color.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 3 inch (8 cm)
• Plant Spread: 3 inch (8 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Blue Chalksticks
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 1 foot
• Flower Colour: White
• Bloom Time: Early July
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Established plants are extremely drought tolerant. They do need some water, during the summer, but do not leave the soil wet for prolonged periods. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings in the winter, when they are somewhat dormant. Since they are growing in sandy soil, nutrients will need to be replenished. Fertilize annually, but lightly. Too much fertilizer will cause a lot of leggy growth. Taller varieties can get floppy. You can prune them back to where the stem is firm, in very early spring. You can even root the cuttings. Plants can be divided or repotted in early spring. If you are growing them in containers, they enjoy spending the summer outdoors. Senecio serpens care

Senecio serpens is a small succulent that hugs the ground, branching from the base and rooting along the stems. This ground cover is one of the most valuable landscaping succulents. Forming a dense rippling mat of compact silver-blue leaves. Senecio serpens grow up to 30 cm tall, 60 cm in diameter. Blooms in Spring with fragrant spongy creamy yellow flowers. Great container or garden plant for full sun to partial shade. Senecio serpens is drought tolerant in the ground once established.

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 70 degrees F
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Senecio serpens special feature
Senecio serpens is a small succulent that hugs the ground, branching from the base and rooting along the stems. This ground cover is one of the most valuable landscaping succulents. Forming a dense rippling mat of compact silver-blue leaves.
Senecio serpens uses

Ornamental Use

The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
The plant is used as a ground cover in arid areas
But mostly it is grown as a potted plant subject
Its chalk-blue foliage is attractive

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