Senecio serpens is a popular filler plant that jazzes up any garden. The cylindrical leaves are dusted with blue-grey “chalk,” ergo the name Chalksticks.
| Common Name(s) | Blue chalksticks, blue chalk sticks |
|---|---|
| Water | Let the soil dry out completely between waterings |
| Soil | Well-draining |
Accordingly, do blue chalk sticks spread?
A visually appealing plant, Blue Chalk Sticks maintains the true blue colour and looks great all year round. A fast grower, this delightful plants will quickly spread to form a carpet-like effect and fill in a large area, and only needs seasonal maintenance to nip off the flower stalks as they die off.
Besides, how do you grow blue chalk sticks? Blue chalk sticks will thrive best in full, direct sunlight for 6 to 8 hours each day. You can also grow them outdoors in partial shade. Limit watering and allow periods of dryness between waterings. They don’t need much fertiliser.
Hereof, how do you propagate narrow leaf chalk?
It’s easy to propagate Narrow Chalksticks from cuttings.
- Using a sharp knife or scissors, take a cutting near the plant’s base.
- Set the cutting in a warm, sheltered area with good air circulation for a couple of days to allow the cut end to callous over.
How do you multiply Senecio?
How big do blue chalk sticks grow?
12 to 18 inches
