Cape Ivy. An attractive foliage plant with fleshy variegated ivy-like leaves and pretty pale yellow daisy-like flowers. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers July to December. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’
An attractive foliage plant with fleshy variegated ivy-like leaves and pretty pale yellow daisy-like flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Senecio |
|---|---|
| Species | macroglossus |
| Varietry | 'Variegatus' |
| Common Name | Cape Ivy |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, cream |
| 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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