Blue Chalksticks Succulent
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Curio repens (Formerly Senecio repens) – The Blue Chalksticks Succulent 🌿
Curio repens, commonly known as Blue Chalksticks, is a stunning, low-growing succulent known for its powdery blue-green, finger-like leaves that form dense, trailing clusters. Native to South Africa, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, containers, or as ground cover in warm climates.
🌱 Key Features:
✔ Striking Color – Unique blue-green foliage adds a cool, calming aesthetic to any space.
✔ Drought-Tolerant – Stores water in its fleshy leaves, requiring minimal watering.
✔ Fast-Growing – Spreads quickly, making it ideal for landscaping or cascading over planters.
✔ Low Maintenance – Thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires little care.
✔ Seasonal Blooms – Produces small, white flowers in summer.
🌿 Care Tips:
- Light: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
- Watering: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings; water sparingly.
- Soil: Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
- Hardiness: Best suited for zones 9-11; can be grown indoors in bright light.
- Growth Habit: Spreading, up to 12 inches tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Perfect for adding a cool, sculptural element to any garden or indoor space, Curio repens is a must-have for succulent lovers! 💙✨
- Botanical Name
- Senecio mandraliscae
- Common Names
- Blue Chalksticks, Blue Finger
- Plant Type
- Succulent Perennial
- Mature Size
- 12-18 inches tall, spreads up to 2-3 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type
- Well-draining, sandy or succulent mix
- Watering
- Low water needs; allow soil to dry out between waterings
- Humidity
- Prefers dry to moderate humidity
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Small white flowers
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 9-11; can be grown indoors in cooler climates
- Native Area
- South Africa
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children
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