Identification: Please help me identify a hanging succulent.

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by SoyGata, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. SoyGata

    SoyGata Member

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    I bought this unlabeled succulent at a local grocery store today, and need to find out exactly what it is so I can properly care for it. The plant is approximately four feet long in places. Each teardrop-shaped "leaf" is dark green and fairly fleshy/hearty in nature, with a waxy appearance.

    Can anyone identify this plant?
     

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  2. Marn

    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    i know ive seen this plant before .. but i cant think of what it is .. i know someone will be along that knows what it is ..

    Marn
     
  3. Rosemarie

    Rosemarie Active Member

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    Wow! That's the largest one I've ever seen! It's Senecio jacobsenii. Some call it Jade Vine or Trailing Jade because of its similarity to Crassula ovata, Jade plant.
     
  4. SoyGata

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    Thanks so much for your response!

    It's a beautiful plant... I'm hoping that I can manage to keep it healthy. Do I need to thin it out a bit, or can I let it grow as is?

    From what I understand, this plant needs a lot of sun and low moisture. Does that mean that I should water it only when the soil feels dry to the touch?

    I don't have a great track record with regard to caring for plants, but I'd like to learn how!

    Thanks again!
    Sarah
     
  5. Newt

    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Sarah, just do a google for the botanical name.

    Newt
     

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