General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leaves are spindle shaped covered in a grayish-blue waxy bloom.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Curio citriformis
  • Synonym: Senecio citriformis

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Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2013-03-20
Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22

Date: 2013-08-13

Date: 2013-08-13

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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