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Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks
Senecio ficoides 'Mount Everest' PP #22,188
Pronunciation: sen-NEESH-shee-oh fy-KOY-deez
SKU #43132
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft wide in the landscape.
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| Description | Large, fleshy, flattened, blue-green, succulent leaves have a waxy glaucous coating, giving them a powdery blue-gray appearance. A formidable mounding habit comprised of upright stems with skyward-facing foliage. Carefree, very drought tolerant, and highly adaptable. Perfect for a sunny, frost-free, waterwise landscape. Great for containers. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | Adds a bold, sculptural element to succulent gardens and xeriscapes. |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Aloe (Aloe) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established requires occasional water in hot, dry summers, less during cool seasons; take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth. |
Details
| Description | Large, fleshy, flattened, blue-green, succulent leaves have a waxy glaucous coating, giving them a powdery blue-gray appearance. A formidable mounding habit comprised of upright stems with skyward-facing foliage. Carefree, very drought tolerant, and highly adaptable. Perfect for a sunny, frost-free, waterwise landscape. Great for containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Adds a bold, sculptural element to succulent gardens and xeriscapes. |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Aloe (Aloe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established requires occasional water in hot, dry summers, less during cool seasons; take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks evergreen or deciduous?
Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks?
Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks grow?
Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks in my landscape?
Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover.
How can I use Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks in my garden design?
Adds a bold, sculptural element to succulent gardens and xeriscapes.
What color is the foliage of Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks?
Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks?
Good companion plants for Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks include: Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Aloe (Aloe).
How do I care for Mount Everest Big Blue Chalksticks?
Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established requires occasional water in hot, dry summers, less during cool seasons; take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.