Senecio citriformis, commonly known as "String of Lemons," is a captivating succulent that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This unique plant is renowned for its trailing growth habit and its striking resemblance to a cascade of miniature, vibrant yellow-green lemons.

Leaves:

• Leaf Shape: Small, cylindrical, and often slightly curved leaves.

• Color: Bright green to blue-green, with a waxy or powdery coating (farina) giving a subtle powdery appearance.

• Arrangement: Leaves densely packed along trailing stems, creating a succulent carpet.

• The leaves are a cheerful shade of yellow-green, further enhancing the citrus-inspired resemblance.

Cultural Considerations:

• Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate some direct sunlight.

• It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate some direct sunlight.

Growth Habit:

• Trailing Nature: The succulent stems trail and cascade, making Senecio citriformis suitable for hanging baskets or as a ground cover.

Special Features:

• Powdery Coating: The farina on the leaves adds a unique visual appeal and can give the foliage a silvery or powdery look.

• Versatile Use: Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover in succulent gardens.

• Drought Tolerance: Senecio citriformis is adapted to withstand periods of drought.

This succulent's trailing growth pattern lends itself well to hanging baskets or containers where its stems can gracefully spill over the edges.Senecio citriformis is a bright greyish/green succulent that has tear drop shaped leaves. It can be slow growing and clusters and trails along a pot. Looks great in containers or pots, but is not frost tolerant. Morning sun position.

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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