Description
Senecio Vitalis Blue is a spreading evergreen succulent from south africa with 3-5 in(7-12cm),blue-green finger like fleshy leaves and small creamy flowers in summer.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Senecio vitalis Blue - Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Established plants have good drought tolerance. Performs poorly in heavy clay soils. Wet, poorly-drained soils in winter are usually fatal. If desired, prune plants after bloom to encourage dense foliage growth.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | rosemary-tuscan blue,italian,narrow leaf chalksticks |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3.00 to 6.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Dark blue |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Senecio vitalis Blue care
The deep planting encourages the developing stem to send out roots to help stabilize the plant and perhaps eliminate the need for staking. Also, deep planting keeps Bangada bulbs cool when temperatures soar. Enrich the soil with leaf mold or well-rotted organic matter to encourage good drainage.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 30 to 40F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Senecio vitalis Blue special feature
Where winter hardy, grow in herb gardens, borders or foundations. Ornamental specimen or low hedge. Container plants are attractive additions to patios, decks and other sunny areas around the home.
Senecio vitalis Blue uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose