About
Kleinia saginata is a succulent perennial producing succulent stems and leaves. A rewarding and easy-care succulent for a sunny, frost-free greenhouse bench or windowsill.
About the genus
Kleinia are succulent perennials from Africa, the Canary Islands and Arabia with prostrate or upright, cylindrical or angular stems bearing fleshy, flat or cylindrical leaves and solitary or clustered, thistle-like flowerheads in summer. Easy-care plants for sunny, well-drained, frost-free positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in very well-drained, gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning needed. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceMealybugs and vine weevil may occur.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.