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Senecio 'purple flush' 12cm

Name: Senecio 'purple flush' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Seneciopurple12cm
Price: 8.4 EUR
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Succulent · Asteraceae · Purple trailing line

Curio herreanus ‘Purple Flush’

The longer you look, the more purple it becomes 😉

Family: Asteraceae · Pot diameter: 12cm · Height: 15–20cm

Asteraceae
Tear-shaped leaves
Trailing growth
Purple colouring
Strong light

Curio herreanus ‘Purple Flush’, still widely sold as Senecio ‘Purple Flush’, is a trailing succulent with leaves shaped like small glaucous teardrops. Fine stems spill over the pot rim to form a light, graphic green chain.

Cool green tones can develop purple and burgundy notes, giving every strand greater depth and richness. It is a distinctive hanging accent for shelves and elevated positions, gaining presence as its stems lengthen.

What makes it special

Tear-shaped leaves, translucent window lines and light-responsive purple colour create a trailing composition with an individual rhythm.

Leaves like tiny drops

Each fleshy leaf is elongated and slightly pointed, clearly different from the spherical leaves of other string succulents.

A purple response to light

In strong but controlled light, stems and leaves can develop purple to burgundy tones.

Natural trailing movement

Fine stems spread and fall, quickly drawing an elegant line around the edge of the pot.

Why you will love it: it adds colour and movement without broad leaves, and the purple transformation rewards a genuinely bright position.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Hang it or place it on a high shelf very close to a bright east-, south- or west-facing window. Leave room for the stems to fall and rotate the pot gradually so growth receives even light.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Visually pair it with rosettes and upright succulents that share its bright-light and drying needs, while keeping different roots apart.

Echeveria lilacina — a silver-lilac rosette continues the cool palette in a compact form.
Crassula ovata ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ — upright gold-green mass contrasts with the purple trailing stems.
Haworthia cooperi — translucent rounded tips echo the leaf-window detail at a smaller scale.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with gentle direct sun; more light strengthens purple colour without abrupt scorching.

Water

Water when the mix is dry through nearly all its depth, before leaves become deeply shrivelled.

Climate

Good airflow, mild temperatures and protection from frost or prolonged stagnant heat.

Pets

Like many related Senecio/Curio, it is not intended for ingestion. Keep it away from pets and children.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and purple colour

Use the brightest safe position, with morning or late-afternoon sun. Colour deepens with light and mild temperature variation, not abrupt exposure during a heatwave.

Watering correctly

Soak when the mix is dry through almost all its depth, then allow free drainage. Do not wait for repeated severe shrivelling, which weakens fine stems.

Air and foliage

Dense trailing stems require moving air. Avoid misting, dark corners and moisture trapped at the pot centre.

Temperature and seasonal pace

Growth is strongest in mild to warm conditions. It may slow in extreme summer heat or cool low light, so watering must follow real new growth.

Substrate

Use an airy succulent mix with porous mineral material and a modest organic fraction. It should drain quickly without drying in only a few hours.

Feeding and renewal

When tips are extending, apply a dilute balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser every four to six weeks. Stop when growth pauses; light pruning encourages branching.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, origin of the form and natural distribution

Curio is the accepted genus

The natural species is accepted as Curio herreanus (Dinter) P.V.Heath in Asteraceae. Senecio herreanus, still common in trade, is a homotypic synonym.

What is known about ‘Purple Flush’

‘Purple Flush’ is used in horticultural trade for a selection with a strong purple light response. No publicly verifiable breeder, introduction year or parentage was located, so unsupported details are not assigned.

A Namibian desert species

Curio herreanus is native to Namibia and associated with desert or dry shrubland, where fleshy drops store water and stems spread among stones and low vegetation.

From natural habitat to home care: in Namibia, intense light is paired with brief moisture pulses and rapid drying. In a pot it therefore needs a bright position, porous mix and deep watering only after most of the root zone has dried.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

A window in the epidermis

Each leaf has a more translucent longitudinal line that lets light reach deeper photosynthetic tissues.

Drop shape reduces surface area

Elongated fleshy leaves store water with relatively little exposed surface, a useful feature in dry climates.

Purple is protective pigment

Anthocyanins can intensify in strong light or under other mild stress and act as an optical filter for tissues.

A member of the daisy family

Although it looks nothing like a typical daisy, it belongs to Asteraceae and produces the family’s characteristic composite flower heads.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about placement, watering, seasonal behaviour and the plant’s distinctive traits.

01Why is it not purple?

Purple intensity depends mainly on light, temperature and genetic expression. Increase light gradually without dehydrating the plant.

02Why are gaps between leaves increasing?

Long bare internodes usually signal insufficient light. Move it progressively closer to a window and prune later for denser new growth.

03When does it need water?

When most of the mix is dry while leaves are still reasonably firm. Soak deeply and let it drain completely.

04Can it grow in a hanging pot?

Yes, this is one of its best uses. Ensure secure suspension, drainage holes and enough light along the entire cascade.

05Is it safe for pets?

It should not be ingested. Position it where stems cannot be chewed or pulled, and seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.

06How can it become fuller?

Strong light and pruning healthy tips above a node encourage branching. Mature cuttings can also be rooted and added around the rim.

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Senecio 'purple flush' 12cm

Senecio 'purple flush' 12cm

Curio herreanus ‘Purple Flush’

What makes it special

Leaves like tiny drops

A purple response to light

Natural trailing movement

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and purple colour

Watering correctly

Air and foliage

Temperature and seasonal pace

Substrate

Feeding and renewal

Curio is the accepted genus

What is known about ‘Purple Flush’

A Namibian desert species

A window in the epidermis

Drop shape reduces surface area

Purple is protective pigment

A member of the daisy family

Frequently asked questions

Senecio 'purple flush' 12cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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