Kleinia articulata (Senecio articulatus)

Quirky jointed succulent grows ivy-like leaves until water is withheld or heat comes on. Suckers to create a colony of ice blue stems that is dense in sun or meandering in shade.
Kleinia articulata (Senecio articulatus)
synonyms Senecio articulatus
height 6–16in
width 8–20in
tolerates Drought, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Most succulents are from the deserts of the world and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance.

This senecio comes from an area with winter rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During summer dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will not tolerate overwatering. It’s normal for this plant to defoliate during that time. You’ll notice that this plant has a waxy coating on the stems, an adaptation that makes it very efficient at storing water and thus living on extended drought.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 32F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 In or Out
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 22–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

When grown ‘hard’ in small pots, more sun, or with less water, this plant gets short almost bead-like segments. These resemble a string of sausage links. When given ample water, a bit of shade and fertilizer it grows longer, wandering stems.
Can be grown in a small pot for a very long time. Repotting once totally root bound is recommended. This plant makes subterranean tubers that it uses to replicate below the ground level. These are easily repotted to propagate new plants.
If grown in Sunset zones 16 or 22 this plant will want some protection, such as growing against a wall of the house, or up on a deck where it’s protected from frost.