Cape Ivy. An attractive foliage plant with fleshy ivy-like leaves and pretty pale yellow daisy-like flowers. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers July to December. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Senecio macroglossus
An attractive foliage plant with fleshy ivy-like leaves and pretty pale yellow daisy-like flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Senecio |
---|---|
Species | macroglossus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cape Ivy |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Asteraceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, December |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Whiteflies, Aphids |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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