Senecio cylindricus 'Narrow Leaf Chalk Sticks'

Senecio cylindricus 'Narrow Leaf Chalk Sticks'

Senecio cylindricus 'Narrow Leaf Chalk Sticks'

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Common Name: Narrow Leaf Chalk Sticks
Scientific Name: Senecio cylindricus

Description:
Senecio cylindricus, commonly known as Narrow Leaf Chalk Sticks, is a hardy succulent with attractive, slender, cylindrical leaves that grow upright and are silvery-blue to green in color. This unique, compact plant has a bushy growth habit and typically reaches a mature height of 30-60 cm with a spread of 30-45 cm. Its striking form and color make it a popular choice for adding texture and interest to rock gardens, coastal gardens, and xeriscapes.

Growing Requirements:
Narrow Leaf Chalk Sticks thrive in full sun to partial shade and are extremely drought-tolerant once established. They prefer well-draining, sandy or gravelly soils and require minimal water, making them an excellent choice for water-wise gardens. During the growing season, water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Unique Features:
This low-maintenance succulent is admired for its architectural shape and distinctive foliage, which contrasts beautifully with other garden plants. It produces small, white or yellow flowers in the summer, though it is primarily grown for its foliage.

Uses and Display Suggestions:
Ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers, and low-water landscapes. It can be used as a ground cover or an accent plant in xeriscapes, succulent arrangements, or even in pots on patios and balconies.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-draining, sandy, or gravelly soil

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Senecio cylindricus is very low-maintenance. Plant in well-draining soil and water sparingly. Allow soil to dry out between waterings, especially during cooler months when the plant’s growth slows down. It is also frost-sensitive, so it may need protection during extreme cold weather.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally resistant to most pests and diseases, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Mature height: 50 cm

Mature width: 40 cm

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Silvery-blue to green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage

Flower colour: White or yellow

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Summer

Fruit: No

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