Senecio Blue Chalk Sticks

Senecio Blue Chalk Sticks, also known as Curio repens or String of Bananas, is a captivating succulent native to South Africa. Its unique, elongated, blue-gray leaves and trailing growth habit make it a popular choice for adding a touch of elegance and texture to any space.

Appearance:

• Leaves: Slender, cylindrical leaves, densely packed along the trailing stems, resembling small fingers or chalk sticks. The leaves have a beautiful powdery, blue-gray color, giving them a frosted appearance.
• Stems: Trailing or creeping stems that can grow several inches long, creating a cascading effect in hanging baskets or spilling over the edges of containers.
• Flowers: In the winter, it may produce clusters of small, white or yellow, daisy-like flowers, adding a subtle touch of elegance.

Growth Habits and Care:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. More sunlight intensifies the blue-gray coloration.
• Soil: Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.
• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. 
• Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures but can tolerate cool temperatures if kept dry.
• Maintenance: Minimal maintenance required.

Additional Information:

• Senecio Blue Chalk Sticks is a relatively fast-growing succulent, making it a great choice for ground cover or filling in spaces in succulent arrangements.
• It is a popular addition to rock gardens, hanging baskets, or as a trailing plant in mixed containers.

The first photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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