Senecio scaposus houseplant Growth habits: Deciduous caudiciform shrub

Growth habits: Deciduous caudiciform shrub

It should be a sandy mix with potting soil and washed river sand

but reduce frequency during the winter since the soil will soak up water slower

The red fruits are up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm)

Senecio scaposus houseplant Growth habits: Deciduous caudiciform shrubSenecio Scaposus goes by the common name Woolly Senecio. A native of South Africa, this succulent is noted for finger shaped long erect leaves bearing a woolly cover. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, the height of this lovely plant is about 30 cm with a short stem or, at times, no stem at all. Woolly Senecio is a summer dormant plant requiring full sun exposure for abundant growth. Growth Rate Woolly Senecio has a slow growth rate but grows easily.