Light: Provide bright, indirect lighting to see signs of active growth in your succulent.

Full, direct sun can lead to leaf scorch, especially in the afternoon heat. Unlike cacti, they like more filtered light for optimal growth. Senecio will flower if exposed to brighter, more intense light.

Temperature: 40-90 F

Humidity: low

Water: Water when the top 2-4” of potting mix feels dry. You may only need to water 1-2 times each month (in winter even less) if indoors. If outdoors in summer, you may need to water 1-2 times per week.

Repotting: Repot as necessary every 1-4 years. Senecio is easily propagated by division or leaf cutting.

Fertilizing: Either…

1. Water Application: Incorporate fertilizer into your watering cycle once per year. Dilute an all purpose fertilizer (20-20-20) by half OR use your favorite fertilizer rated for houseplant use in your water.

2. Slow Release: Incorporate slow release fertilizer pellets into the top inch of potting soil every 6 months. Apply the rate indicated for indoor plants on the label. If no recommendation for houseplants is present, apply 1/4 to 1/2 the listed rate.

Asteraceae is actually the sunflower plant family! There are many succulents in this family of plants that are excellent water hoarders. :)

Curio, or string of pearls and string of bananas, is another sunflower family member.

(Listed in order of commonality…)

• Sun scald

• Under watering because they are so easy to forget

• Mealybugs

• Aphids

Is senecio safe for pets?

Yes