Description
Kleinia petraea, also Senecio jacobsenii, is a much-branched succulent with green trailing stems with green or purple leaves. The leaves are thick and fleshy, similar to the unrelated Jade plant (Crassula ovata).
Family: Asteraceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Trailing Jade, Vining Jade or Weeping Jade | Mature Size: 50 cm long stems |
Origin: Kenya & Tanzania | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Orange | Bloom Season: Autumn or Winter |
Sun Exposure: Full sun: Leaves turn purple | Watering: “Soak and dry” method |
Temperatures: 25 - 32 °C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested |