Senecio crassissimus – Succulent Plant – SCS-393892

Description

Attractive leaves of Senecio crassissimus has the hick, waxy silver-grey with bright purple margins.

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Senecio crassissimus – Succulent Plant

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3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Senecio crassissimus is evergreen leaf-succulent Leaves are the vertical manner of silver-grey waxy appearance laterally positioned purple circumference flattened fleshy leaves. It has thick erect stems produce bright yellow daisy-like flowers at the tip of the plant during mid-summer to autumn.Plant Specifications

Plant Height
6 inch (15 cm)

Plant Spread
3 inch (8 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name
Senecio crassissimus, Kalanchoe crassissimus, Vertical leaf senecio, Propeller plant

Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 2 ft

Flower Colour
Yellow

Bloom Time
Summer to Autumn

Difficulty Level
Easy to grow

Planting and care While usually grown as a houseplant, the succulent perennials of the Kalanchoe family can grow outside in regions with warm or mild winters. The more light, the denser the foliage and the more numerous the blooms. Water Senecio crassissimus deeply whenever the top of the soil feels dry and let the soil dry before watering again, as Kalanchoe rots quickly in the muddy soil. Check the leaves often during the winter months, and water only when the leaves begin to appear shriveled.Senecio crassissimus care
Plant succulent where it receives several hours of bright sunlight but is protected during the hottest part of the day. Avoid total shade, which causes the plant to become long and spindly. Sunlight brings out the intense red leaf edges.

Sunlight
Full sunlight

Watering
Moderately

Soil
Sandy soil

Temperature
25 to 35 degree C

Fertilizer
Feed bi-weekly in the summer with a liquid fertilizer, or use slow-release pellets.

Senecio crassissimus special feature
The large leaves of Senecio crassissimus looking as if turned on the edge are the most unique feature.
Senecio crassissimus uses

Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for outdoor and indoor living room

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