Curio hallianus(G.D.Rowley ) P.V.Heath
Senecio hallianus
home : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Curio
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The specific epithet " hallianus(hal - lee - AY - nus ) " honorsHarry Hall(1906 - 1986 ) , a British - assume horticulturist , botanist , and succulent plant authority .
Curio hallianusis native toSouth Africa(Western Cape ) .
Curio hallianus , formerly known asSenecio hallianus , is a minuscule succulent with wooden-headed , overweight , upright or fain leaves on stems that weirdie along the ground or track out of the spate . It spring mat by sucker and runners . The leaves are tapered at both ends , measuring up to 1 in ( 2.5 cm ) long and 0.2 in ( 0.5 centimetre ) in diam . They are blue - green , covered with a powdery bloom , and have 10 to 14 somewhat translucent stripes .
The whitened flowers appear on thin stem that can grow up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) long , usually in summertime .
Light Within : KeepCurioplants in partial shade if outdoors , which is their preference in summer , and bright sunlight if indoors . They will develop in full shade but will become spindly and leggy .
Soil : These plant life preferwell - draining land . For growingCurioindoors , using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is of the essence .
Hardiness : Curio hallianuscan withstand temperature as low-pitched as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : Curioplants are drouth tolerant , but the territory should never be left dry for too long . They want some piddle during the growing season , but be careful not to go forth the soil wet for prolong period .
Fertilizing : The members of this genus can take a bit more plant food than other succulent if you need them to grow tight .
Repotting : You do not require to repotCurioplants often . you could do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
multiplication : These plants can be produce from seeds or cuttings .
Learn more atHow to uprise and Care for Curio .
Curioplants are toxic . spring up them with great care if you have children , pets , or farm animal .
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