Indoor Succulent & Cacti
Senecio serpens (Blue Chalk Sticks)
Senecio serpens
Also known as Dwarf Blue Chalk Sticks
Size
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About This Plant
Senecio serpens (Blue Chalk Sticks), 'Blue Chalk Sticks', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A succulent or cactus prized for sculptural form, water-storing leaves or stems, and minimal care.
Bright indirect to direct light suits this plant. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11 (mostly indoor). Allow potting mix to dry completely between waterings. Many tolerate low water and occasional neglect. Most need protection from frost , keep indoors over winter in PNW.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Senecio serpens
- Common name
- Dwarf Blue Chalk Sticks
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 6-12 in tall × 2-3 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Foliage color
- Green
- Indoor light
- Direct sun
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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