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Senecio kleiniiformis (Spear Head)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Senecio
Species: Senecio kleiniiformis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Ground Cover
  • Houseplant
  • Succulent
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • Winter
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
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Suitable For edit
  • Hanging Basket
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
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cherylad (2487)
toni (36069)
  purpleinopp (8118)

Plant suggested by: cherylad (2487)


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cherylad (2487) wrote on Dec 29 2012
Native to South Africa. Forms branching subshrubs. Performs well as a ground cover and is somewhat fire retardant due to extreme succulence of leaves. Protect from frost. Provide bright light. Hardy to 36F. Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

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