Senecio tropaeolifoliusishas been process as a subspecies ofSenecio oxyriifolius . However , recentstudiesshow that although closely related and often disordered , they dissent enough to be treated as freestanding species .
Senecio tropaeolifoliusMacOwan ex F.Muell .
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Senecio oxyriifoliussubsp.tropaeolifolius
kin : AsteraceaeSubfamily : AsteroideaeTribe : SenecioneaeSubtribe : SenecioninaeGenus : Senecio
Senecio tropaeolifoliusis native toSouth Africa(Northern Cape , Western Cape , and Eastern Cape ) .
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Senecio tropaeolifolius , also known asSenecio oxyriifolius subsp . tropaeolifolius , is a small succulent that quickly forms a caudex that shoot vine - like stems bearing interesting pentangular leaves with keen corners . It can rise up to 8 inch ( 20 cm ) tall and 24 in ( 60 cm ) astray , forming a obtuse clump .
From fall to wintertime , the matured plant are topped with terminal cluster of lustrous chicken , daisy - like bloom on loose spike that can reach up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) in length .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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EstablishedSenecios are extremely drought large-minded . They postulate some water during the summer but do not leave the dirt cockeyed for prolonged period of time . allow for the soil to dry out betweenwateringsin wintertime when they are passably abeyant . Since they are grow in sandysoil , nutrient need to be refill . Fertilizeannually , but lightly . Too much fertilizer will cause a bunch of leggy growth .
Taller sort can get floppy . you could prune them back to where the radical is unfaltering in early spring . you could even root the cuttings .
Plants can be divided or repot in former spring . If you aregrowing them in container , they enjoy spending the summeroutdoors . Wait until there is no danger of frost and move them back indoors in the fall .
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Seneciocan be grow from eitherseedor cutting . Seeds prefer warm temperatures and constant moisture to germinate . slip are easy and faster . Cut during the grow season , from former springtime to accrue . Root in sandy soil , in containers .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Senecio .
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