Senecio Citriformis

Senecio 'String Of Tears'

Senecio citriformis originates from South Africa. Glaucous tear-shaped leaves with clusters of tiny cream flowers in late summer. Allow to dry between waterings. Excellent for a hanging basket or as a ground cover.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Very little water
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Senecio 'String Of Tears'

Latin name

Senecio Citriformis

type

Evergreen Shrub

family

Asteraceae

ph

5.5 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°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 Senecio String Of Tears is 0.90meters x 1.00meters

0.90 M 1.00 M

Senecio Citriformis

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate some shade. It is fine in any soil other than wet soil or badly draining soil. Drought tolerant and good for windswept areas. Add in some well rotted manure or compost when planting young plants and water in well.

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