Kleinia neriifolia

Canary Islands Candle Plant, Candle Plant

Kleinia neriifolia is a succulent shrub that can reach a height of three meters and is native to the Canary Islands.

Kleinia neriifolia

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Up to 3 meters, succulent shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: Yes, all parts of the plant are slightly poisonous.
Origin: Canary Islands
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)

Kleinia neriifolia

Botany

Name: Kleinia neriifolia (syn. Senecio kleinia)
Family: Asteraceae

Kleinia neriifolia

Kleinia neriifolia in the Malaga Botanical Gardens
Kleinia neriifolia in the Malaga Botanical Gardens.
Kleinia neriifolia on Tenerife
Kleinia neriifolia on Tenerife.
Kleinia neriifolia in a garden on Tenerife
Kleinia neriifolia in a garden on Tenerife.
The flower buds of Kleinia neriifolia
The flower buds of Kleinia neriifolia.

Categories: Succulents | Shrubs & Trees |

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