General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks
  • Blue Chalk Fingers
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Curio talinoides
  • Synonym: Senecio vitalis

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Location: Chicago Botanic Garden
Date: 2018-08-31
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden
Date: 2018-08-31

 Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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 Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

 Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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