Curio muirii(L.Bolus ) van Jaarsv .
Senecio muirii
phratry : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Curio
The specific epithet " muirii(MYOOR - electrical engineering - middle ) " honorsJohn Muir(1838 - 1914 ) , a Scottish - born American natural scientist , author , environmental philosopher , botanist , zoologist , and glaciologist .
Curio muiriiis native toSouth Africa(Western Cape ) .
Curio muirii , formerly known asSenecio muirii , is a small succulent shrub with erect or grovel shank and flat , egg - shaped leaves with sparse , channelise marginal tooth . The fleshy stems become woody and leafless lower down . They can originate up to 16 inches ( 40 cm ) long , often rooting at the guest . The leaves are boneheaded , fleshy , hairless , and pale green with bluish tones and a waxy coating . They can valuate up to 1.6 inch ( 4 cm ) farsighted and 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) wide and have several longitudinal translucent lines .
The flower heads are light touch - like , creamy - bloodless with chicken anthers , and come along on branched stalks in other fall .
Light : KeepCurioplants in partial shadowiness if alfresco , which is their preference in summer , and bright sunlight if indoors . They will grow in full tint but will become spindly and leggy .
Soil : These plants preferwell - draining soil . For growingCurioindoors , using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is essential .
Hardiness : Curio muiriican withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
tearing : Curioplants are drought tolerant , but the territory should never be left ironical for too long . They need some piss during the growing season , but be careful not to leave the soil wet for prolonged period .
Fertilizing : The members of this genus can take a bit more fertilizer than other succulents if you want them to grow fast .
Repotting : You do not need to repotCurioplants often . you may do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
Propagation : These flora can be grown from seed or cut .
Learn more atHow to turn and Care for Curio .
Curioplants are toxic . Grow them with great concern if you have tike , darling , or livestock .
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