Senecio stapeliiformis
stapelioid kleinia
K. stapeliiformis is an erect succulent perennial to 30cm, with erect, fleshy, angled, glaucous stems and solitary thistle-like bright red to orange flowers heads in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Kleinia are succulent perennials with prostrate or upright, cylindrical or angular stems bearing fleshy, flat or cylindrical leaves and solitary or clustered, thistle-like flowerheads in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Africa (Transvaal)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a mixture of 2 parts leaf mould to 1 part each of loam and gritty sand in bright filtered light. During the growing season feed 2 or 3 times with a low nitrogen liquid fertilizer and water moderately. Keep dry at other times
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 21°C in early spring or by cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Scale insects may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease free
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