Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’

variegated wax ivy
Ivy lookalike has waxy variegated leaves that tint hot-purple-pink with sun. Pale yellow daisy flowers. Cascades from pots, but full enough to sit on a shelf. Easier than ivy indoors.
height 8–14in
width 2–6ft
tolerates Coast, Drought, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Water when the top three or four inches of soil are dry. Can tolerate drought when established.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Full Shade – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 In or Out
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 17, 20–H1

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Growing Notes

The perfect hanging basket plant, but also useful as a small-scale groundcover.
Flowering only expected when grown in part sun.

Special Interest

Lemon-scented foliage when broken or bruised.