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
| Blooming Season | Spring/summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Succulent bush senecio |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Flower | Orange and red |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Slow to moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 to 11 |
| Height | 2-3 m |
| Origin | Canary islands |
| Scientific Name | Senecio kleinia |
| Shape | - |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun or light shade |