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Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers
Senecio vitalis 'Serpents'
Pronunciation: sen-NEESH-shee-oh
SKU #07791
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 18 in. tall, spreading 24 to 36 in. wide.
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| Description | Densely packed, blue-green, narrow, succulent leaves grow in a symmetrical fashion from sprawling fleshy stems. Striking texture and color, perfect for massing in a sunny, low-water garden or succulent planting. Carefree, drought tolerant, and highly adaptable. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Plant in groupings with other succulents to create a tapestry of many hues. Perfect ground cover under palms, or tucked into pots with plants of contrasting color and texture. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Aeonium (Aeonium); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable, provided loose, well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, water occasionally during warm season. Avoid excess winter moisture. Requires minimal care. |
Details
| Description | Densely packed, blue-green, narrow, succulent leaves grow in a symmetrical fashion from sprawling fleshy stems. Striking texture and color, perfect for massing in a sunny, low-water garden or succulent planting. Carefree, drought tolerant, and highly adaptable. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Plant in groupings with other succulents to create a tapestry of many hues. Perfect ground cover under palms, or tucked into pots with plants of contrasting color and texture. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Aeonium (Aeonium); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable, provided loose, well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, water occasionally during warm season. Avoid excess winter moisture. Requires minimal care. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers produce flowers?
Insignificant; prized for foliage.
Is Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers evergreen or deciduous?
Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers?
Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers is Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers resistant to pests or animals?
Drought Tolerant
How fast does Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers grow?
Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers in my landscape?
Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers is suitable for: Border, Container.
How can I use Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers in my garden design?
Plant in groupings with other succulents to create a tapestry of many hues. Perfect ground cover under palms, or tucked into pots with plants of contrasting color and texture.
What color is the foliage of Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers?
Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers?
Good companion plants for Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers include: Sedum (Sedum); Aeonium (Aeonium); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum).
How do I care for Serpents Blue Chalk Fingers?
Highly adaptable, provided loose, well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system, taking care not to overwater. Once established, water occasionally during warm season. Avoid excess winter moisture. Requires minimal care.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.