Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Senecio (sen-ek-ee-o ) (Info)
Species: macroglossus (mak-roh-GLOS-us) (Info)
Category:
Annuals
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Foliage:
Aromatic
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Veined
Succulent
Rubbery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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