Senecio serpens - Succulent Plant

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Description

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

Constituents:

  • Senecio serpens - Succulent Plant- 1
  • 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)- 1
  • 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (White)- 1

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 outdoo

    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 flowe
  • 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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