Senecio crassissimus

Vertical leaf Senecio / Propeller plant

R25.00R40.00

NOTE

Colours of the succulents will vary from season to season as well as what you view on the website

All plants are dry rooted before shipping to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition. Therefore pots are not included in the order.

Grower: spring to summer, dormant in winter, fertilize once a month – half strength, can tolerate up to 0°C, light frost for short periods

Light: grows in full sun to enhance the purple edging

Water: water once a week very well when the atmosphere is dry as well as when the medium is very dry, be careful with overwatering, drought-tolerant

Soil type: well-draining succulent medium

 

ORIGIN / HISTORY

  • Endemic to the island of Madagascar off the east coast of Africa
  • Thrives in rocky, sun-sweltering environment
  • This plant has medium severity, poison characteristics
  • The position of the leaves helps to prevent loss of moisture in hot environments like its original Mediterranean habitat