How do you take care of a blue finger plant?

Blue chalk stick is drought tolerant once it’s established, seldom needing water during the growing season. Soak your plant deeply every three or four weeks, but let the soil dry out completely between watering sessions. New plants need more frequent water – up to once a week during the first spring and summer.

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In this manner, are blue chalk sticks poisonous?

Yes, Blue Chalksticks succulent is believed to be toxic to humans and pets.

Also, 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.

Also know, how often do you water blue Chalksticks?

Water blue chalk sticks, usually once per week during warm summer weather, or when the soil feels dry to the touch. Water the soil to a depth of 6 inches. Always allow the soil to dry between each watering, as succulents sometimes develop rot and other potentially deadly moisture-related diseases in waterlogged soil.

Can Senecio grow in shade?

For best results grow Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Dust’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. To encourage new basal growth, flowering should be prevented by regularly removing lengthening stems.

How do you propagate blue fingers?

Like so many succulents, Senecio mandraliscae is extremely easy to propagate. Simply stick a cutting in well-draining soil and it will begin to root within a week.

Why is my blue chalk sticks dying?

The best soil will hold enough water for Blue Chalk Sticks to absorb but will still dry out quickly enough so the roots won’t rot. … If they continuously sit in wet soil the roots, it will cause the plant to die.

How do I root Senecio?

Cuttings. To grow Chalksticks from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a leaf from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely.

How do you prune Senecio?

Brachyglottis Senecio Sunshine should be trimmed once after flowering to maintain a bushy shape – see also our entire selection of flowering hedge plants. You can prune most evergreen shrubs just before growth starts in mid-Spring.

How big does blue chalk fingers get?

12-18 in. tall

How long do blue chalk sticks take to grow?

Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. In 6 to 8 weeks you will see the roots. Plant the established succulent outdoors or in a larger container.

Are blue chalk sticks cold hardy?

A member of the Senecio genus (which is a very large family of plants, with more than 1,000 different species), blue chalksticks is an evergreen creeper that will thrive in warm (USDA growing zones 10-11) gardens. Blue chalksticks is native to South Africa and appreciates sun, warmth, and well-drained soil.

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