	synonyms	Curio repens
	height	4–10in
	width	2–3ft
	tolerates	Drought, Fog, Heat, Wind
	water needs	Low
	water info	Senecios are thrifty low-water succulent plants that are very versatile. They should be watered when dry. Generally they’ll want water every two to three weeks during the dry season to keep looking their best. To keep long strings of leaves consistent, watering once almost completely dry is paramount. Too much water will rot the stems (requiring them to be re-rooted) and too little water will cause the plant to use the water in lower leaves and then shed them. If you see your leaves shriveling, your plant is ready for a drink.
	hardy to	25F
	exposure	Full Sun – Part Shade
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	origin	W South Africa
	california native	No
	sunset zones	15–17, 19–24

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

This senecio has a form that naturally trails along the ground, rooting as it goes and making a mat over time. They also excellent in pots where the cascading stems can be appreciated.

When grown as a groundcover, this plant will eventually begin to smother itself; once this happens it’s best to prune it back hard each spring, creating a cleaner form. These cuttings are easily rooted.

Deadhead spent flowers for a cleaner plant.

Senecio serpens

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