Scientific Name
Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight'
Accepted Scientific Name
Baculellum articulatum (L.f.) L.V.Ozerova & A.C.Timonin
Common Name(s)
Candle Plant
Synonym(s)
Curio articulatus 'Candlelight', Curio articulatus f. variegatus, Curio articulatus 'Variegatus', Senecio articulatus f. variegatus, Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight', Senecio articulatus 'Variegatus'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Senecioneae
Subtribe: Senecioninae
Genus: Baculellum
Origin
This attractive form of Baculellum articulatum was selected for its variegated foliage. It was described as Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight' by Gordon Rowley in 1994.
Description
Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight', formerly known as Curio articulatus 'Candlelight' or Senecio articulatus 'Candlelight', is a colorful succulent with segmented, sausage-shaped stems and green leaves with lovely creamy-white, pink, or purple tones. The stem segments are fleshy, grey-green with darker green or purple markings. They can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and 0.8 inches (2 cm) in diameter. The plant loses its leaves and goes dormant in summer.
The flowers are white and appear in small corymbs, usually in winter.
How to Grow and Care for Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight'
Light: Keep Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight' in partial shade if outdoors, which is its preference in summer, and bright sunlight if indoors. It will grow in full shade but will become lank and leggy.
Soil: This plant prefers well-draining soil. For growing Baculellum articulatum indoors, using a container with at least one drainage hole at the bottom is essential.
Hardiness: Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 °F (-3.9 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b.
Watering: Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight' is drought tolerant, but the soil should never be left dry for too long. It needs some water during the growing season, but be careful not to leave the soil wet for prolonged periods.
Fertilizing: This plant needs a bit more fertilizer than other succulents if you want it to grow fast.
Repotting: You do not need to repot Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight' often. You can do it when the container becomes too small or shallow.
Propagation: This plant can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Curio.
Toxicity of Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight'
Baculellum articulatum 'Candlelight' is toxic. Grow it with great care if you have children, pets, or livestock.
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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