Curio citriformis

Curio citriformis, syn. Senecio citriformisis, also known as string of tears, is a trailing succulent plant in the family Asteraceae native to South Africa that grows in rocky outcrops in clay soils.[1]

Curio citriformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Curio
Species:
C. citriformis
Binomial name
Curio citriformis
P.V.Heath

Description

It is a scrambling plant with perpendicular-oriented, waxy and veined leaves that are spindle-shaped and small, which would somewhat resemble a lemon in outline. It is similar in appearance, in addition to being closely related, to Curio herreanus. This succulent plant has soft roots that can’t penetrate deep. This plant has white trumpet-shaped flowers that smell like cinnamon. Variegated species of String of Tears have leaves that are mixed light and dark green. It prefers bright indirect sunlight or partial shade. Sandy soil with irrigation once a week is ideal. The plant can be propagated by stem cuttings or divisions in the spring and summer seasons.[2]


References

  1. Curio citriformis (G.D.Rowley) P.V.Heath Llifle.com, the encyclopedia of succulents
  2. "String of Tears: Beginner's Guide to Care and Propagation - Succulent Path". 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
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