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Senecio barbertonicus
Succulent Bush Senecio
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Description
Senecio barbertonicus is an evergreen sucullent that can grow to 3 to 5 feet tall by an equal width. It has two inch long fleshy stems, typical of senecios, that bear golden flowers at the tops in the fall and winter. Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained to sandy soil and irrigate little to occasionally. It can often withstand cold snaps down into the 20s.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.