Senecio fulgens

Description

A rare and intriguing Senecio that is caudex forming with its tuberous rootstock that creeps up out of the soil. Sitting atop its juicy base are crowns of thick, succulent, blue-grey leaves with a light purple underside. The real point of interest however is the dramatic shower of luminous red flowers that burst out of the centre of each leaf cluster mid-winter.

WATERING

In S/S water when 90% of the soil has dried out. During the winter months allow the soil to dry out 100% watering very little every 1-2 months.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 2-3 times a year.

REPOTTING

Repotting once every 2-3 years to replenish soil. Use a cactus compost with a good mix of perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in a plastic nursery pot.