Kleinia neriifolia (Senecio kleinia)

Description

Senecio kleinia, also known as Kleinia neriifolia, is deciduous although unusually it sheds its foliage at the start of the warmer months and grows over the autumn and winter months. Originating from the rocky slopes of the Canary Islands, thick and fleshy forked branches form this succulent shrub, with tufts of slender blue-green leaves at the tip of each branch. Fragrant yellow blooms emerge from branch tips between March to October.

WATERING

During S/S water when the soil is 100% dry.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser twice between April – September.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in a plastic nursery pot.