Senecio ‘Mini Chalk Sticks’

Common Name:
Senecio 'Mini Chalk Sticks'

Description:
Senecio 'Mini Chalk Sticks' is a compact, sculptural succulent known for its upright, finger-like foliage in a striking blue-grey hue. A dwarf form of the popular Senecio serpens, this variety is highly valued for its drought tolerance, modern aesthetic, and low-maintenance requirements. The fleshy, cylindrical leaves form dense clumps that spread slowly, making it ideal for edging, ground cover, or container displays. In Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun with excellent drainage and minimal watering, particularly once established. Although it can produce small white flowers in summer, it is primarily grown for its architectural foliage. 'Mini Chalk Sticks' is perfect for rockeries, succulent gardens, and contemporary landscape designs, especially in coastal or dry garden settings. Its clean form also pairs well with contrasting textures and colours in mixed plantings.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Ground Cover

Mature Size:
Height: 15–25 cm
Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer
Does not flower prominently under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:
White
(Inconspicuous flowers; mainly grown for foliage)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant (once established)
Low Maintenance
Perennial
Suitable for Coastal Gardens
Excellent for Rockeries
Foliage Feature Plant

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (dogs and cats) if ingested – may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, or liver issues. Mildly toxic to humans if consumed.

Companion Plants:
Crassula ovata (Jade Plant)
Sedum
Agave attenuata
Echeveria
Lavender
Kalanchoe

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.