Curio repens
Also known as: Blue chalk sticks
Blue chalk sticks: short blue-grey curved leaves in dense mounds — ground-cover form of the string family. It belongs to the Curio genus, comes from South Africa (Western Cape), stays around Trails 20–40 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–12. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Curio
- Origin: South Africa (Western Cape)
- Mature size: Trails 20–40 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–12
- Toxicity: Mildly toxic if eaten
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Curio
- Origin
- South Africa (Western Cape)
- Mature size
- Trails 20–40 cm
- Growth habit
- Blue-green small cylindrical curved leaves on short trailing stems
- Leaf colour
- Blue-green short curved 'banana' leaves
- Flower colour
- White brush flowers
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–12
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic if eaten
- Other names
- Blue chalk sticks
About the Curio repens
Blue chalk sticks: short blue-grey curved leaves in dense mounds — ground-cover form of the string family. Very popular in drought landscaping.
Care and cultivation
Bright indirect light, very gritty shallow mix. Water until it drains, then wait for full dry. Shriveled means thirsty; mushy near soil means rot. Light: Bright indirect with a little direct sun. Water: Light infrequent watering; only when dry. Soil: Very gritty fast-draining mix.
Description
Curio repens is a Curio succulent from South Africa (Western Cape). Blue chalk sticks: short blue-grey curved leaves in dense mounds — ground-cover form of the string family. Very popular in drought landscaping.
Identification
Key identification features: Blue-green short curved 'banana' leaves leaves in a Blue-green small cylindrical curved leaves on short trailing stems form, reaching Trails 20–40 cm. Also known as Blue chalk sticks. Nickname: 'Blue chalk sticks'. Nickname: 'Blue chalk sticks'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Curio repens?
Light infrequent watering; only when dry. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Curio repens toxic to pets?
Mildly toxic if eaten. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Curio repens, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.