Senecio crassissimus

Vertical Leaf Senecio

Senecio crassissimus is an erect evergreen subshrub up to 60 cm tall with purple stems and silver-grey leaves, with purple margins. In winter, it bears an open branched head of bright yellow daisy flowers.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Free draining

plant information

Common name

Vertical Leaf Senecio

Latin name

Senecio crassissimus

type

Succulent

family

Asteraceae

ph

5.5 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Vertical Leaf Senecio is 0.10meters x 0.60meters

0.10 M 0.60 M

Senecio crassissimus

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil with occasional irrigation. Can handle a light frost but likely damaged in temperatures below 28°F. If lower temperatures occur, it is best to plant them in pots which can be brought in for winter protection.

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