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Also known as Big Blue Chalk Sticks. The finger-like leaves of this Senecio succulent are 3-5” long and curiously flattened. The silver-grey foliage makes a strong accent in gardens and containers. The branches grow until they fall over and then root along the ground. This plant is originally from South Africa.
We grow these as houseplants in Michigan, as the plants cannot freeze or they will die. We bring the plants outside in the warmer months, but they must come back in for the winter. In warm climates, they can remain planted outside. Tender Perennial.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Senecio ficoides |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Pale Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green, Evergreen, Grown for Foliage, Rubbery-Textured, Silver/Gray, Succulent |
| Other Details | Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 30 |
