Add a touch of silvery elegance to your plant collection with Senecio scaposus, a unique succulent native to South Africa’s arid regions. Known for its striking, silvery-white coating that protects it from harsh sunlight, this plant is both eye-catching and easy to grow. Its compact rosettes of cylindrical leaves create a charming, coral-like appearance, making it perfect for containers, rock gardens, or mixed succulent arrangements. Special Characteristics: Distinctive Foliage: Covered in a fine, white woolly coating that gives a frosted look. Compact Growth: Typically grows in tight clumps, ideal for small spaces. Drought Tolerant: Thrives with minimal watering. Seasonal Interest: Produces small yellow daisy-like flowers in spring or summer. Growth Habit: Low-growing, clumping succulent. Mature height: around 10–15 cm. Spread: up to 20 cm. Care Tips: Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or morning sun. Protect from harsh afternoon heat. Water: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Temperature: Frost-sensitive; keep above 5°C. Fertiliser: Light feeding during active growth in spring and summer. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. Want your succulent with a pot? We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request! Just click here to make your request. Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
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