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Blue Chalk Sticks

Senecio Mandraliscae

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Overview

Kleinia, Senecio mandraliscae, is a drought-tolerant succulent boasting striking blue-green foliage with a unique, pencil-like shape. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching up to 18 inches tall and spreading 2-3 feet wide. Ideal for xeriscapes, this low-maintenance plant offers a vivid ground cover or rock garden feature. Hardy in USDA zones 9b-11, Kleinia requires well-draining soil. Sap may irritate skin.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Subtropical
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — white flowers in the garden; is a captivating succulent that brings a splash of tranquil blue-green tones to any

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Family
Compositae
Climate
Subtropical

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Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — Ideal for xeriscapes, this low-maintenance plant offers a vivid ground cover or rock garden feature, image 95
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — but this drought-tolerant plant also requires minimal upkeep; also widely recognized as Senecio mandraliscae
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — a sunny spot is ideal.<br><br>When it comes to soil; which flaunts a brilliant silver-blue hue, image 130
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — fleshy lance-shaped leaves; this striking perennial plant, image 77
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — a sunny spot is ideal.<br><br>When it comes to soil
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — Keep these considerations in mind when planning and enjoy the serene beauty this succulent has to offer, image 112
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — ground cover / succulent with white blooms
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — to maintain its vibrant color; ideal for xeriscapes, this low-maintenance plant offers a vivid ground cover or rock
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — which flaunts a brilliant silver-blue hue; white flowers in the garden
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — making it an excellent choice for water-efficient gardens, image 81
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — the Kleinia demands well-draining soil to prevent root rot; a common issue for succulents if overwatered
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — ground cover / succulent for full or half or shade; keep these considerations in mind when planning and, image 69
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — a common issue for succulents if overwatered; is a drought-tolerant succulent boasting striking, image 109
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — is a drought-tolerant succulent boasting striking blue-green foliage with a unique; hardy in USDA zones, image 116
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — Keep these considerations in mind when planning and enjoy the serene beauty this succulent has to offer, image 89
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — fleshy lance-shaped leaves; this striking perennial plant
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — it can tolerate coastal conditions and is also resistant to deer.<br><br>During the summer months
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — the Kleinia demands well-draining soil to prevent root rot; a common issue for succulents if overwatered, image 62
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — This striking perennial plant; ground cover / succulent for full or half or shade, image 76
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — This striking perennial plant; ground cover / succulent for full or half or shade, image 122
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — to maintain its vibrant color
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — but this drought-tolerant plant also requires minimal upkeep; also widely recognized as Senecio, image 103
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — Hardy in USDA zones 9b-11, Kleinia requires well-draining soil; it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 96
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio Mandraliscae) — a sunny spot is ideal.<br><br>When it comes to soil; which flaunts a brilliant silver-blue hue, image 84
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