Leaves are green for 3-5 seasons, succulent, bright to dark green and finger-like: up to 55 mm long and 5 mm in diameter, cylindrical, slightly curved and narrowing to a pointed tip, with 3-4 nerves running along the length of the leaf.
Flowering stems protrude above the leaves and bear composite flower heads in small flat-topped clusters. Flowers are all tubular; each subtended by an involucre of 8 bracts, which are 11-13mm long. The sweet-scented bright yellow flowers are up to 8 mm long and 4 mm in diameter.
- Scientific Name: Senecio barbertonicus Klatt
- Common Names: Succulent bush senecio, Barberton senecio, Barberton groundsel, Barberton coltsfoot, lemon bean bush, finger-leaved senecio
- Synonyms: Kleinia barbertonica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Subfamily: Asteroideae
- Tribe: Senecioneae
- Subtribe: Senecioninae
- Species: S. barbertonicus
- Genus: Senecio
Origin:
Senecio barbertonicus native to South Africa.
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
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Senecio barbertonicus is easily propagated from softwood cuttings in late spring to summer. Take cuttings of the plant and let them dry for one or two weeks. Plant them directly in the ground or in a pot with well-drained soil. They can be planted in full sun or partial shade. They prefer slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil, but can also tolerate poor soils. The plant needs moderate amounts of water from spring to autumn. Keep plants dry during winter to prevent them from rotting at the base. Trim them back lightly to maintain a tidy appearance.
To grow a plant from leaf, pluck a leaf from the main stem and let it dry for one day. Now place it on the surface of light and well-drained growing medium – an ideal growing medium is a mixture of soil, compost, and sand.
Place the pot in partial shade.
The leaf will start forming roots within a few days.Wait until the roots develop, new growth emerges and a rosette forms at the base and then plant. Water the new plant frequently until it gets established.Early spring is the best time to divide the plant...- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR SENECIO
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