{"product_id":"blue-falls-succulent-senecio-radicans-blue-falls","title":"Blue Falls Succulent - Senecio radicans 'Blue Falls'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Falls Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSenecio radicans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Falls') is a trailing succulent with long stems of fleshy, banana-shaped leaves in silvery blue. It stays about 30cm high but trails to 1m, with leaves a little longer and thinner than the similar String of Beans. It is a fun hanging basket and indoor plant, and in a mass planting it makes a dramatic silver-blue carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery blue foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender leaves read as cool blue-silver against green plants and dark pots, which makes them a handy colour accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrails up to a metre.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems spill over the edge of a basket or wall in long, easy curtains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e After about 12 weeks of establishment it needs water only when the soil has dried out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks indoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in bright light or dappled shade, on a sheltered patio or a sunny indoor shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good partner for dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It looks right beside other waterwise and drought tolerant plants, and it is effective as a groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and tall pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant three tubes to a 300mm basket and let the stems hang. They trail to about 1m, so hang them where the ends can swing freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart on a sunny bank or in a gravel bed, beside other low water plants, and the stems knit into a silver-blue carpet. The effect is bold in a mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room or a high shelf suits it. Keep it near a window that gets sun for part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Falls Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light or dappled shade suits it, outdoors or inside, but keep it in a sunny position for at least part of the day. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates. It is frost tender, so in frost-prone areas grow it in a pot that can come under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil is the rule. A cactus and succulent mix with a little extra grit is ideal for baskets and pots, and in the garden it needs a gravelly, well drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water only when the soil is dry. Overwatering is the commonest cause of failure and shows as soft, translucent leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim long or bare stems back to a leaf to keep the plant full. Cuttings root readily, so pieces pinned onto the soil are a cheap way to fill gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blue Falls Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect short trailing stems on arrival that lengthen as it settles in, and plan on around 12 weeks of regular watering before it can dry out between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is grown for us by our grower, who is not always able to fill it. If it shows as sold out, the notify button on the page will email you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eMore succulents to plant with it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eTrailing plants that soften walls and edges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculent care: soil mix, water and propagation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from String of Beans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are silvery blue and a little longer and thinner, where String of Beans has fatter, plain green pods. Care is the same for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecios contain alkaloids that make them toxic if eaten, so hang it out of reach of cats, dogs and children and do not plant it where animals graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and see-through?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is overwatering. Let the soil dry out fully between drinks, check that the pot drains freely, and cut back on watering through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790883586367,"sku":"SEN-RAD-BLUEFA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blue-falls-succulent-senecio-radicans-blue-falls.jpg?v=1792211609","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/blue-falls-succulent-senecio-radicans-blue-falls","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}