Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Senecio (sen-NEESH-shee-oh) (Info)
Species: stapeliiformis (sta-pel-ee-ih-FORM-iss) (Info)
Synonym:Kleinia stapeliaeformis
Synonym:Kleinia stapeliiformis
Synonym:Senecio stapeliaeformis
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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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