Senecio Blue Chalk Sticks

Senecio Blue Chalk Sticks is a striking, low-growing succulent admired for its smooth, cylindrical blue-grey leaves that resemble chalk sticks. This hardy and drought-tolerant plant adds a beautiful contrast to any garden, pot arrangement, or rockery. Its cool tones pair perfectly with warmer-coloured succulents and cacti, creating a modern and balanced landscape design.

Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Senecio serpens

• Common Name: Blue Chalk Sticks

• Plant Type: Perennial succulent

• Height: Up to 30 cm

• Spread: Up to 60 cm

• Foliage: Blue-grey, cylindrical leaves

• Flowers: Small white blooms in summer

• Growth Habit: Compact and spreading

• Suitable for: Garden beds, pots, borders, and coastal gardens

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

• Watering: Water sparingly. Allow soil to dry out completely between watering. Overwatering can cause root rot.

• Soil: Requires well-draining soil or succulent mix.

• Temperature: Prefers warm conditions and should be protected from frost.

• Fertilising: Feed with a diluted, balanced fertiliser during the growing season (spring and summer).

• Maintenance: Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any damaged or leggy growth.

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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