Senecio herreianus
An evergreen, perennial succulent with trailing stems to 30cm long. Fleshy, oval, pointed, leaves to 1cm long with dark, vertical stripes are spaced at more or less regular intervals along the stems giving the appearance of strings of beads. Clusters of small, white flowers with brightly-coloured stamens may be produced in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Senecio can be annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers or shrubs, some succulent, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and daisy-like flowers, occasionally without ray-florets
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Namibia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in bright but indirect sunlight in a well-drained compost and maintain a minimum temperature above 10°C. Water frequently in the growing season but avoid over-watering in the winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus
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