Curio talinoides’Serpents '
Senecio talinoides’Serpents',Senecio talinoidessubsp.cylindricus’Serpents',Senecio vitalis’Serpents '
household : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Curio
Photo byJames Steakley
The cultivar epithet " serpents " refers to the supple , pointed leaves which look like snakes .
The origin of this cultivar ofCurio talinoidesis unidentified .
Curio talinoides’Serpents ' , also sleep with asSenecio talinoides’Serpents ' orSenecio vitalis’Serpents ' , is a succulent shrub with slender , easy blue - green leaf that originate on sparingly furcate erect to procumbent stems . It can produce up to 2 foot ( 60 cm ) grandiloquent and 3 feet ( 90 cm ) wide . The leave of this cultivar are thinner and longer than the leaf of the typicalCurio talinoides .
The whitened peak come along in clusters at the end of the stems in spring .
luminance : KeepCurioplants in fond shade if outdoors , which is their preference in summer , and bright sunshine if indoors . They will grow in full shade but will become lank and leggy .
Soil : These plants preferwell - drain soil . For growingCurioindoors , using a container with at least one drainage muddle at the bottom is essential .
Hardiness : Curio talinoides’Serpents ' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 ° farad ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
tearing : Curioplants are drouth tolerant , but the soil should never be exit wry for too long . They postulate some water during the growing time of year , but be careful not to leave the soil wet for prolonged period .
fertilize : The members of this genus can take a bit more fertiliser than other succulents if you want them to grow tight .
Repotting : You do not postulate to repotCurioplants often . you’re able to do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
Propagation : These flora can be grown from seeds or cutting .
Learn more atHow to rise and Care for Curio .
Curioplants are toxic . arise them with with child care if you have children , pets , or farm animal .
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