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Senecio haworthii
Also Known As
- Cocoon Plant
- Woolly Senecio
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Senecio haworthii plant details
Senecio haworthii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and white foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio haworthii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, endangered, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio haworthii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Senecio haworthii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3'-30'
Width: 3'-30'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-12"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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