Photo by Kara Nursery
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Senecio scaposus
Scientific Name: Caputia scaposa
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Senecio scaposus plant details
Senecio scaposus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senecio scaposus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senecio scaposus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Silvery cylindrical fleshy leaves form an upright rosette. Bright yellow aster-like flowers appear on short stems in early summer.
By: Avant Gardens
An easy to grow succulent from the Cape Province, South Africa.
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Senecio scaposus
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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