This one of a kind succulent has beautiful purplish stems and is one of the most attractive species. It will grow up to 7". Eventually it will form a woody stem.
Frost tolerance: When dormant, the plant is slightly cold tolerant (down to nearly -5° C or less)
Sun exposure: They do need a lot of light to develop their typical compact shape, but different clones vary in their tolerance of full sunshine.
Origin: Canary Islands.
Growth habits: Slow to moderate growth rate.
Watering needs: Rots easily, especially if over wet.
Propagation: Cuttings grow easily once left to callous for several days and then planted in succulent soil. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days at 21°C.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring/summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Senecio kleinia |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Flower Color | Orange and red |
| Mature Size | 23 m |
| Native Area | Canary islands |
| Resistance | 5° C |
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This one of a kind succulent has beautiful purplish stems and is one of the most attractive species. It will grow up to 7". Eventually it will form a woody stem.
Frost tolerance: When dormant, the plant is slightly cold tolerant (down to nearly -5° C or less)
Sun exposure: They do need a lot of light to develop their typical compact shape, but different clones vary in their tolerance of full sunshine.
Origin: Canary Islands.
Growth habits: Slow to moderate growth rate.
Watering needs: Rots easily, especially if over wet.
Propagation: Cuttings grow easily once left to callous for several days and then planted in succulent soil. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days at 21°C.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring/summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Senecio kleinia |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Flower Color | Orange and red |
| Mature Size | 23 m |
| Native Area | Canary islands |
| Resistance | 5° C |