Senecio citriformis - String of Lemons

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String of Lemons (now Curio citriformis) (Heath): Glaucous, blue-green succulent with a distinctive form. It has uniquely shaped leaves with tapered ends like a lemon. The leaves stand upright on branches that grow about 4.0" tall. This plant send up tall bloom stalks with white, pom-pom-like flowers.

PLEASE NOTE: Some Senecio plants can cause mild digestive irritation if ingested; keep out of reach of children and pets.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for tips on succulent propagation.

Full Senecio Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Blue / Blue-green

All Seasonal Colors

Green

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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