Description
Attractive leaves of Senecio crassissimus has the hick, waxy silver-grey with bright purple margins.
Constituents:
- Senecio crassissimus - Succulent Plant
- 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)- 1
- 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (Yellow)- 1
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) |
| 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
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