Curio ficoides’Mount Everest '
Skyscraper Senecio
Curio’Mount Everest',Senecio ficoides’Mount Everest',Senecio’Mount Everest',Senecio’Skyscraper '
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menage : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Curio
Curio ficoides’Mount Everest ' is a cultivar that was selected by Lammert Koning in 2004 at Paterswolde in Holland and patented ( PP22188 ) in 2011 under the nameSenecio ficoides’Mount Everest ' .
Curio ficoides’Mount Everest ' , formerly known asSenecio ficoides’Mount Everest ' , is an attractive succulent with upright stem that bear blue - green leaves cover with a waxy coat . It branches at the base and can turn over up to 4 feet ( 1.2 m ) in height and 2 feet ( 60 centimetre ) in width . The leaves are thick , fleshy , flatten , and can produce up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) long .
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The flower heads are white and produced at the ends of the stems .
Light : KeepCurioplants in fond shade if out of doors , which is their predilection in summertime , and bright sunlight if indoors . They will grow in full shade but will become lank and leggy .
grunge : These plants preferwell - drain grease . For growingCurioindoors , using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is essential .
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Hardiness : Curio ficoides’Mount Everest ' can withstand temperatures as scummy as 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b .
tearing : Curioplants are drought tolerant , but the soil should never be left dry for too long . They require some water during the growing time of year , but be careful not to leave the grime wet for prolonged periods .
fertilise : The members of this genus can take a minute more fertilizer than other succulent if you want them to grow fast .
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Repotting : You do not need to repotCurioplants often . you may do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
extension : These plants can be grown from seeds or cut .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Curio .
Curioplants are toxic . Grow them with nifty care if you have children , pets , or livestock .
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