Curio (Senecio) Ficoides
Notes
- Also called “Big blue chalk sticks” or “Skyscraper Senecio”
- blue-green upright stems with a waxy coating
- Water when soil is dry, or when leaves start to look wrinkled
- Partial shade / Bright light
- Propagates by cuttings
- Temperatures as low as 20F
- Can accept more fertilizer than other succulents for faster growth
- Repot when container seems too small (not often)
- Can be toxic
Photos
Chalksticks as of December 2022
I wiped off the chalky coating, so it’s very green. I didn’t realize it was supposed to be there at the time.
