	synonyms	Senecio talinoides subs. mandraliscae
	height	6–12in
	width	1–3ft
	tolerates	Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Salt, Wind
	water needs	Low
	water info	The blue, chalky, waxy leaves of this plant make it quite drought tolerant, though it will look its best when given water once dry. Shriveling or dropping of older lower leaves is a sign of underwatering (or possibly too little light.) Generally blue chalk sticks will want water every two to three weeks during the dry season to keep looking their best, with more frequent waterings in inland areas with dry heat.
	hardy to	25F
	exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose
	origin	W South Africa
	california native	No
	sunset zones	8, 9, 12–23

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

When grown as a groundcover, this plant will eventually begin to smother itself; once this happens it’s best to prune it back hard each spring, creating a cleaner form. These cuttings are easily rooted.

Blue chalk sticks will grow in the shade, but looks undesirable and as such this should be avoided. Also, avoid planting this plant where leaf litter accumulates as it is difficult to rake the leaves out without damaging the plant.

Senecio mandraliscae

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