Curio articulatus
CANDLE PLANT, PICKLE PLANT
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Kleinia articulata, Senecio articulatus

Other Common Names: Hot Dog Cactus

 
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Curio articulatus
CANDLE PLANT, PICKLE PLANT
Asteraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: blue-green; variegated pink & cream


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, accents, spillover

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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