Senecio Candicans Succulents Silvery leaves characterize it. An Argentinian native, and an ornamental plant. It is an evergreen plant with soft, velvety leaves. It is kept mostly for its distinct foliage, but it may produce yellow flowers. You can grow it for years and never see it flower. Family:Asteraceae/ DaisyGenus:SenecioScientific Name:Senecio candicansOther Names:Sea CabbageGrowth Season:Early spring to autumnPreferred Temperature:It does best in temperatures between 21 and 27oC (70-80oF) in day time and 13-18oC (55-66oF). Also, it is moderately frost hardy and it can withstand temperatures as low as -5oC but not lower.Hardiness Zone:USDA Zone 8a-11bAverage Mature Height & Width:It rises to a maximum height of 16 – 18 inches and a spread of 12-16 inchesDormancy:It dorms in winter when the cold causes growth hormones to stop working.Toxicity:When ingested, every part of this plant is toxic to humans and pets.Senecio Candicans Summary Senecio Angel Wings Physical Characteristics This exquisite rounded plant has rounded, large silver-white leaves. The leaves are broad toothy and velvety to the touch. It grows to about one and a half feet when domesticated. The leaves are serrated and ovate and they are somewhat droopy. Leaves grow from a stem whose color varies from green to lavender. Its flowers are rare and ornamentally insignificant even when they appear. Make sure to follow Succulent City on Facebook, Pinterest & Instagram for more informative & interesting content about succulents & cacti 🙂 Happy planting, and live the moment, my friend! Senecio Angel Wings Care The plant is drought tolerant which means it requires to be watered sparingly. Too much water in the soil means waterlogging which can, in turn, cause root rot. You should water it only during its growing seasons and ensure water from a previous drink is exhausted before watering next. Avoid watering the leaves because they are velvety and likely to absorb some water predisposing the succulent to fungal leaf rot. The substrate on which you grow this plant is a major determinant of whether your watering endeavor will succeed. It should be pervious, due to its high gravel content. The pot where you grow this succulent should have drainage holes to release excess water. It is advisable to feed this plant regularly during its growing season; at least once per month with water-soluble fertilizers that contain medium hydrogen levels. DO YOU KNOW? Caring (propagating, pruning/trimming, beheading, watering, …) is a set of skills that is applicable to almost every succulent. Read the in-depth succulent care guide right here >> Richard from Succulent City Senecio Candicans Growth This plant is ideal for growth in succulent gardens, Mediterranean gardens, and container plants. Also, it is salt tolerant and can grow well in coastal regions. Wherever you position it, it should be possible for people to touch it since feeling the leaves is part of its attraction. You propagate it using seeds, cuttings, or division. The division produces established plants faster than the other methods. You can trim this succulent so as to promote leaf growth or remove dry leaves. You should seek to retain its leaves as possible. Help With Senecio Candicans ‘Angle Wings’ from plants Senecio Candicans ‘Angel Wings’ withering away. I’ve followed the care info available online but it’s not improving, however, it is still producing new growth at the top. Should I chop it up?? How do you even propagate this? from houseplants *PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS* Senecio Candicans “Angel Wings” I saved from clearance the other day. I didn’t see how bad she was until now. There’s lots of holes in the leaves and smth growing (ivyish ??) in her pot as well as a spider – don’t think it’s a mite but ?? Pls help, should I throw her out? from houseplants Repotting is necessary every time it doubles in size. It is vulnerable to mealybugs and snails, they aren’t a significant threat, but you must watch out to avoid infestation. Before you leave … You can see all plant from Senecio genus on Succulent City on this page. Or the previous/next plant: << Previous Plant: Senecio Anteuphorbium >> Next Plant: Senecio Barbertonicus If you find this article helpful/ interesting, don’t hesitate to share our article on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. The share buttons are right below 🙂 Related TweetPinShare0 Shares ABOUT ME Richard Miller Salute everyone. It's Richard, the author of this Succulent & Xeriscaping blog. I am a traveler and a nature lover looking for a connection with the wild green. In my journey, I found a love for succulents and xeriscaping. What attracts me is the long-lasting & unique beauty of every plant I have the chance to see with my own eyes. Welcome to my little blog and let's enjoy a good time together! Contact me: richard.succulentcity@gmail.com Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Connect with us on social! Pinterest Instagram YouTube Facebook