Senecio citriformis - String of Lemons

String of Lemons (now Curio citriformis) (Heath): Glaucous, blue-green succulent with a distinctive form. It has uniquely shaped leaves with tapered ends like a lemon. The leaves stand upright on branches that grow about 4.0" tall. This plant send up tall bloom stalks with white, pom-pom-like flowers.

PLEASE NOTE: Some Senecio plants can cause mild digestive irritation if ingested; keep out of reach of children and pets.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our for tips on succulent propagation.