Baculellum articulatum’Candlelight '
Baculellum articulatum(L.f . ) L.V.Ozerova & A.C.Timonin
Candle Plant
Photo byKath Carter
Curio articulatus’Candlelight',Curio articulatusf.variegatus , Curio articulatus’Variegatus',Senecio articulatusf.variegatus , Senecio articulatus’Candlelight',Senecio articulatus’Variegatus '
menage : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Baculellum
This attractive cast ofBaculellum articulatumwas selected for its variegated foliage . It was described asSenecio articulatus’Candlelight ' byGordon Rowleyin 1994 .
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Baculellum articulatum’Candlelight ' , formerly known asCurio articulatus’Candlelight ' orSenecio articulatus’Candlelight ' , is a coloured succulent with segmented , sausage - shaped stem and green folio with lovely creamy - white , pink , or purple tones . The stalk section are sarcoid , grey - green with darker green or purple markings . They can grow up to 4 inch ( 10 centimetre ) prospicient and 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) in diam . The plant life loses its parting and goes dormant in summertime .
The flowers are white and seem in low corymbs , ordinarily in winter .
Light : KeepBaculellum articulatum’Candlelight ' in fond nuance if outdoors , which is its preference in summer , and bright sunlight if indoors . It will grow in full shade but will become lank and leggy .
Photo by Valentino Vallicelli
dirt : This plant preferswell - debilitate soil . For growingBaculellum articulatumindoors , using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is essential .
Hardiness : Baculellum articulatum’Candlelight ' can withstand temperature as low as 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
Watering : Baculellum articulatum’Candlelight ' is drought patient of , but the soil should never be left dry for too long . It demand some pee during the growing season , but be careful not to go forth the dirt wet for prolonged periods .
Photo byKath Carter
Fertilizing : This plant needs a bit more plant food than other succulent if you want it to grow fast .
Repotting : You do not need to repotBaculellum articulatum’Candlelight ' often . you could do it when the container becomes too little or shallow .
multiplication : This plant can be uprise from seeds or cuttings .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Curio .
Baculellum articulatum’Candlelight ' is toxic . farm it with great care if you have tiddler , pets , or livestock .
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