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Kleinianeriifolia

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Kleinia (KLINE-ee-uh)
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Species
neriifolia (ner-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Cacalia kleinia
Kleinia kleinia
Kleinia neriifolia f. ovalifolia
Senecio kleinia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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albleroy
Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | December 2004 | neutral

This plant changed name recently, now is the name "Kleina nerifolia". This is the name the plant had 10 years ago and to which now she returned.

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Large succulent stemmed shrub with flat, soft non-succulent leaves that fall off part of the time depending on the climate. Leaf scars r...Read More

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