German Ivy. An attractive foliage plant with pointed fleshy ivy-like leaves and pretty 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 mikanioides
An attractive foliage plant with pointed fleshy ivy-like leaves and pretty daisy-like flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Senecio |
|---|---|
| Species | mikanioides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | German 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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