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Common names of Senecio herreianus

Common names of Senecio herreianus: Jingtongzi, Hai Li Xian Nian Ju

Habits of Senecio herreianus

Senecio herreianus belongs to the genus Senecio in the Asteraceae family and is native to Africa. It is suitable for growing at a temperature of 15~22°C, and spring and autumn are its lush growing seasons.

It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment, tolerates partial shade and drought, but dislikes muggy and humid conditions and is not cold-tolerant.

Home cultivation usually uses cuttings for propagation. Common pests and diseases include: powdery mildew, root rot

Care tips for Senecio herreianus

Repotting: repot once every 3~4years1time, carried out in spring. Use a mixed soil of leaf mold or peat soil and coarse sand.

Watering: keep the soil slightly moist during the growing season. In summer it enters a semi-dormant state, so strictly control watering; better dry than wet.

Fertilizing: fertilize 1time per month, and never let the fertilizer solution stain the fleshy leaves. When air humidity is too high and ventilation is poor, powdery mildew and root rot are likely to occur.

Light and temperature: full sun. If light is insufficient during the growing season each year, the plant tends to become leggy, and the stems become tender green and fragile. In a sunny spot, however, the plant grows sturdy with plump leaves.

Propagation methods of Senecio herreianus

Cuttings: best done in spring and autumn. Cut off plump and healthy stem sections, lay them flat on a sand bed, and keep the room temperature at 15~22°C. After planting10~15days, roots grow from the stem nodes, and then new leaves appear, after which they can be potted up.

Suggested planting combinations: Aeonium 'Zwartkop', Silver Star

Note: never water too much in summer, otherwise the roots rot easily and the plant dies.