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Tenielle Jordison

How to grow blue finger succulent – expert tips for growing this structural succulent both indoors and in the yard

Blue finger succulent.

When you first start to explore the wonderful world of succulents, you're likely to be amazed at the vast number of different types that exist. The joy of this is there are so many unique shapes, textures, and colors to choose from, making succulents some of the most versatile plants to work with. Among one of the most striking is the blue finger succulent, or Senecio mandraliscae.

Native to South Africa's Cape region, this type of indoor succulent can also be grown outdoors. It's often known as blue chalk sticks and is a drought-tolerant, flowering evergreen. Outdoors, you can find many gardeners using blue finger succulent for landscaping, creating an impressive and dense mat. Indoors, this succulent is a popular choice for succulent arrangements on windowsills and coffee tables.

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