The senecio vitalis succulent also known as the “blue chalk fingers” is a very unique beautiful succulent that has a very cool look to it. It is a shrub-like succulent and it can grow all the way up to 24 inches tall, and spread up to 5 feet wide.

Its leaves are very long and blue, this is why they are nicknamed the “blue chalk fingers”. This succulent will also bloom beautiful white flowers in late spring to early summer. 

This succulent will grow very tall and long, don’t be confused with etiolation. This succulent will naturally grow long and tall when growing healthy. This succulent is also very easy to propagate!

The senecio vitalis is a very easy succulent to grow and care for. By the end of this article you will know the exact grow and care requirements to grow the most beautiful, healthy, and happy senecio vitalis succulents.

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QUICK FACTS:

Loves full sun

Growth: Plant grows up to 2′ (61 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 5′ (1.5 m) wide

Cold Hardiness: Zone 10a (Minimum 30° F | -1.1° C)

Not Cold Hardy

Summer Dormant

Can be toxic to pets and humans

Propagation: Stem cuttings

 

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SENECIO VITALIS "BLUE CHALK FINGERS" CARE

 

 

 

SOIL FOR SENECIO VITALIS "BLUE CHALK FINGERS" CARE

 

 

This soil is the most perfect soil for the Senecio Vitalis Blue Chalk Fingers. This succulent soil has 2 of the fastest draining ingredients out there sand and perlite. Sand and perlite will protect your Senecio Vitalis Blue Chalk Fingers from root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die and it happens a lot.

This soil will help your Senecio Vitalis Blue Chalk Fingersgrow healthy, happy, and of course protect it from root rot which is much needed. This soil is also loaded with 60+ minerals and nutrients from seaweed fertilizer. Your Senecio Vitalis Blue Chalk Fingers will grow bigger, faster, and stronger in this soil because it will be absorbing many nutrients from the seaweed in the soil. 

This is amazing soil for your Senecio Vitalis Blue Chalk Fingers and you should definitely consider it when growing this succulent. Your Senecio Vitalis Blue Chalk Fingers will just simply love it and will grow super healthy, faster, bigger, and happier when grown in this soil.

  

WATERING

You should water the Senecio Vitalis “Blue Chalk Fingers” 1-3 days a week or when the soil looks or feels very dry. You must make sure to avoid overwatering so root rot does not occur and kill your succulent plant. It's important to use the 'soak and dry' method and only water when the soil looks or feels very dry. Be on the lookout for underwatering and overwatering.

POT FOR SENECIO VITALIS "BLUE CHALK FINGERS"

It's important to use a succulent pot with a drainage hole. This will allow the excess water to drain out of the bottom of the drainage hole, keeping the soil dry and preventing overwatering and root rot. It's very important that your succulent pot has a drainage hole, most experience succulent growers know that having a succulent pot with a drainage hole is a must when growing any succulent. If your succulent pot doesn't have a drainage hole no problem! Check out our article on how to grow succulents in pots without drainage holes.

 

 

 

 

WHERE TO PLANT THE SENECIO VITALIS "BLUE CHALK FINGERS"

The Senecio Vitalis “Blue Chalk Fingers” isn't cold hardy, so make sure you avoid growing this succulent outdoors during the cold winter season. Avoid growing in temperatures under 30° F (-1.1° C) it will die in cold and freezing temperatures. Make sure to move and grow this succulent indoors during the cold winter season. You can then move it back outdoors once the weather gets warmer. Make sure to grow it outdoors in a succulent pot or container so you can easily move it when you need to. 

Plant in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight every single day. Make sure this succulent gets enough sun so it can grow healthy, produce its colors, and avoid etiolation. If growing indoors make sure to place it where it gets enough sunlight. If your house doesn't get enough sunlight, try investing into some grow lights.

HOW TO PROPAGATE SENECIO VITALIS "BLUE CHALK FINGERS"

Cuttings:

Same thing as for leaf propagation, but this time you will need trimmers to get a clean cut of the cuttings. Cut off the cutting at an angle with trimmers, and make sure there’s enough room to plant the cuttings. Let the cutting form a callus by waiting 2-4 days. After a callus forms then go ahead and plant the cutting in well-drained succulent soil.

 

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