Scarlet Kleinia
Scientific Name: Kleinia fulgens Hook. f.
Synonym: Senecio fulgens
Family: Asteraceae
Senecio fulgens in Art Pacheco's collection
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Take very little frost
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in summer in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South Africa (Natal)
Growth Habits: Caudiciform subshrub, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm)
Watering Needs: Rot prone in winter
Propagation: Cuttings or seeds
The Kleinia fulgens develops a swollen base. The leaves turn purplish in the sun.
Blooming Habits:
The Scarlet Kleinia has large striking bright red-orange flowers.
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