Leaves like tiny drops
Each fleshy leaf is elongated and slightly pointed, clearly different from the spherical leaves of other string succulents.
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Senecio 'purple flush' 12cm
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€10,00
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Senecio 'purple flush'
The longer you look, the more purple it becomes 😉
- Asteraceae
- Tear-shaped leaves
- Trailing growth
- Purple colouring
- Strong light
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.
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
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.
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
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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