General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Blue green with waxy coating
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 22,188

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Skyscraper®
Cultivar name: 'Mount Everest'
Common names
  • Big Blue Chalk Sticks
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Curio ficoides
  • Synonym: Senecio ficoides

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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-05-25
Location: KALAMA WA
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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