Senecio Barbertonicus

Lemon Bean Bush

Senecio barbertonicus is a perennial shrub reaching heights of 0.5–1.8 m. An evergreen succulent with finger-like mid-green leaves, slightly curved and narrowing to a pointed tip. The plant has a short flowering period, producing tight clusters of yellow blooms.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Very little water
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Lemon Bean Bush

Latin name

Senecio Barbertonicus

type

Succulent

family

Asteraceae

ph

6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Lemon Bean Bush is 0.50meters x 1.80meters

0.50 M 1.80 M

Senecio Barbertonicus

Propagation

From Late Spring TO Mid Summer

Senecio barbertonicus is easily propagated from softwood cuttings in late spring to summer. Take cuttings of the plant and let them dry for one or two weeks. Plant them directly in the ground or in a pot with well-drained soil.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant them directly in the ground or in a pot with well-drained soil. They can be planted in full sun or partial shade. They prefer slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil, but can also tolerate poor soils. The plant needs moderate amounts of water from spring to autumn.

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