Blue Chalk – Desert Horizon Nursery

Blue Chalk

Curio repens

Water
Low water needs once established. Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely; avoid frequent irrigation, especially during extreme summer heat or cool winter weather.
Description
A low-growing succulent with powdery blue-gray, fingerlike leaves that form a spreading carpet. Also commonly sold as Senecio serpens.
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Companion Plants
Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets and livestock if ingested
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense western exposure and reflected heat.

Water: Low water needs once established. Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely; avoid frequent irrigation, especially during extreme summer heat or cool winter weather.

Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; use gritty, sandy soil or a mineral-rich cactus mix. Raised beds and containers work well.

Mature size: 6–12 inches tall and 2–3 feet wide; may spread farther as stems root.

Bloom: Small flower clusters typically appear in summer, sometimes extending into early fall.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen succulent in frost-free conditions.

Growth rate: Moderate in favorable conditions; slower during extreme heat or cold.