Curio citriformis(G.D.Rowley ) P.V.Heath
String of Tears , String of Lemons
Senecio citriformis
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menage : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Curio
The specific epithet " citriformis(sit - rih - FOR - miss ) " entail " lemon - shaped " and pertain to the physique of the leaves .
Curio citriformisis aboriginal toSouth Africa , Lesotho , andSwaziland .
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Curio citriformis , formerly be intimate asSenecio citriformis , is a beautiful succulent with unique , tear - shaped leafage on vertical or procumbent stems . The leaves are piano immature to deep green with translucent longitudinal stripes and a waxy coating . The stems can grow up to 4 inches ( 10 curium ) long , while the leaves can reach up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in length and 0.3 inches ( 0.8 centimetre ) in diameter .
From former summertime to winter , small capitulum of creamy - yellow flowers appear on fragile , wiry shuck that can farm up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) tall .
Curio citriformisis standardized in appearance toCurio herreanus .
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Light : KeepCurioplants in partial shade if outdoors , which is their preference in summer , and bright sun if indoors . They will acquire in full shade but will become lank and leggy .
territory : These plants preferwell - draining soil . For growingCurioindoors , using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is substantive .
Hardiness : Curio citriformiscan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
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Watering : Curioplants are drought tolerant , but the soil should never be left ironic for too long . They need some water during the growing season , but be deliberate not to leave the soil wet for keep up periods .
fertilize : The members of this genus can take a bit more fertilizer than other succulents if you need them to grow fast .
Repotting : You do not need to repotCurioplants often . you’re able to do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
Propagation : These plants can be grown from germ or cuttings .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Curio .
Curioplants are toxic . turn them with great tutelage if you have baby , pets , or livestock .
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