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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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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to look after Senecio plant?

    Caring tips to grow Senecio plant
    1. Sunlight- 1-3 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight is required.
    2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
    3. Water- Water the plant when 2-3 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
    4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    What is a Senecio plant?

    Senecio is annual plant in Compositae family and used as ornamental foliage in mass planting, container or above ground planter.

    How to plant Senecio?

    To plant Senecio consider the following points.
    1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 5 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
    2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil which is rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
    3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
    4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives 1-3 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight.
    5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

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    Love the green touch indoors

    Well packed and delivered. Order 4 pots, worth the cost. Gives my home a green touch.

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