Senecio herreianus 'Purple Flush' - Senecio
Family: Asteraceae
Family Family Family Family: Family A.
Care
Light: Prefers bright planting positions. A few hours of morning or afternoon sunlight is a bonus for the plant.
Watering: Very drought tolerant plant, stores water in its leaves. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Do not overwater.
Temperature: Warm room temperatures (21-24°C) are ideal in Summer. Lower temperatures in Winter (13-16°C) help to ensure proper plant health and promote flowering.
Fertilization: A light dose of balanced fertilizer once a month in Summer.
Tip: You can prune it if it is too droopy.
Dimensions: Maximum height 1m, fast growing.
Origin: Southwest Africa.
English
It is a very decorative and extremely particular succulent, made up of long, thin, purplish ramifications, which, with growth, tend to take on a falling aspect, creating beautiful cascades.
The entire length of the stems is covered with small spindle-shaped leaves, of a particular glaucous green color, which, when exposed to the sun, becomes bright and purple!
In spring these shades contrast nicely with the long peduncles, full of white flowers.
It is a real must-have for succulent lovers, perfect for decorating any style: just place it in a hanging pot or on a shelf to enjoy its spectacular and unique cascades!
Care
- Generally likes direct sunlight.
- It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures, never below 5 °C, for this reason it is recommended to place it in sheltered but bright places during the winter period.
- Almost all species of this genus need very scarce watering all year round, when it is evident that the plant needs it.
- The soil varies greatly from species to species, however in general a well draining substrate is required.
- They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.
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