Curio talinoidesvar.aizoides(DC . ) P.V.Heath
Common Bluestraw
Kleinia aizoidea , Kleinia aizoides , Senecio aizoides , Senecio talinoidessubsp.aizoides
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home : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Curio
The varietal name " aizoides(ay - ZO - id - eez ) " mean " resembling Aizoon " and concern to the likeness of this variety to the member of the genusAizoon .
Curio talinoidesvar.aizoidesis aboriginal toSouth Africa(south of Albertina in the Western Cape ) .
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Curio talinoidesvar.aizoides , formerly have a go at it asSenecio talinoidessubsp.aizoides , is a small , shrubby succulent with very short stems and narrow , fleshy leave crowd at the tip of the stems . The leaves are good , slightly upcurved , and repoint . They can measure up to 3.5 inches ( 8.8 cm ) long and 0.25 inch ( 0.6 cm ) in diameter .
The flowers are white , accommodate in clusters of 2 to 8 flower head , and come out at the end of the stems in fountain . The flower heads can reach 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) in length and nearly equal in diameter .
Light : Keep yourC. talinoidesvar.aizoidesin fond nicety if outdoors and lustrous sunlight if indoors . deflect intense afternoon sun in summertime . It will get in full nicety but will become lank and leggy .
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dirt : As with most succulents , this plant prefers awell - draining grime mixture . For growingC. talinoidesvar.aizoidesindoors , using a container with at least one drainage kettle of fish at the bottom is essential .
Hardiness : C. talinoidesvar.aizoidescan withstand temperature as crushed as 25 to 50 ° fluorine ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b . The plant will not survive consistent temperatures below freezing .
Watering : Water regularly during the arise time of year , allowing the soil to dry out between waterings . This industrial plant is drought patient of , but the soil should never be leave alone juiceless for too long . Reduce watering frequency during the wintertime calendar month . Water only if the soil is all wry .
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feed : C. talinoidesvar.aizoidescan take more fertilizer than other succulent if you desire it to mature tight . eat your works once a class with a dilute answer of a balanced , water - soluble plant food in summer .
Repotting : You do not need to repot this flora often . you could do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
multiplication : This plant can be grown from seeds or cutting . Seeds necessitate affectionate temperatures or using seed warmer and unremitting moisture to germinate . Take cuttings during the springtime and summer .
Learn more atHow to mature and Care for Curio .
C. talinoidesvar.aizoidesis a toxic flora . Grow it with slap-up guardianship if you have children , darling , or farm animal .
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