Am I Taking Good Care Of My Senecio Succulent?

Did you placed your Senecio succulent in full sun location?

Did you planted your Senecio succulent in a well-drained potting mix?

Did you provide a warm environment for your senecio succulent?

Do you allow the roots to dry out completely between waterings?

Do you feed your Senecio succulent annually and lightly?

Do you keep your Senecio plant away from children and pets?

Do you keep your Senecio succulent free of pests and diseases?

Senecio plants prefer full sun when grown in cooler climates as container plants, but in very hot desert climates, the plants prefer bright indirect light. When brought indoors for the winter, give the plants the brightest, sunniest location you can find.

Senecio succulent plants aren't particular about soil pH. Something in the neutral range (6.0–7.0) should be fine. More importantly, make sure the soil is well-drained and on the sandy side.

As with the majority of succulents, Senecio plants are heat tolerant. A few Senecio species can withstand brief periods of cold or dampness, but prolonged exposure to cold will turn them to mush.

As succulents, these plants have excellent drought tolerance. For most types, allow the roots to dry out completely between waterings. Soaking in water will cause the roots and plants to turn mushy.

Since Senecio plants grow in sandy soil, the nutrients will need to be replenished. Fertilize annually, but lightly. Too much fertilizer can cause an abundance of leggy growth.

All Senecio plants are toxic. Ingestion can cause fatal liver disease in animals when eaten in large quantities over a long period of time. Wear gloves when working with the plants, the sap can cause severe irritation. Be careful when planting Senecio species if you have children and pets.

Good job! You are taking good care of your Senecio succulent.

Few pests bother Senecio plants, but they can occasionally be affected by scale and mealybugs. If this happens, try treating with neem oil or an antibacterial soap solution.