Senecio decaryi

Blue-grey, upright, meandering succulent shrub. Long held leaves gives this plant much character. Yellow daisy-like flower clusters on long stems.
Senecio decaryi
height 3–5ft
width 3–5ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Wind
water
needs
Low
water
info
This senecio is from arid areas of Madagascar and as such likes to go totally bone dry between waterings, making it very low-maintenance. To get good healthy growth your plant does not want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it.

This plant comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to
25F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin Madagascar
california
native
No
sunset
zones
13–17, 19–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

If kept on the dry side lower leaves will shed, creating long stems with patterned leaf scars.
Can be pruned back yard and will bush back from wherever it is pruned. Cuttings are easily rooted.
Blooms summer through fall with light sweet fragrance.