Alternative Names:
syn. Kleinia; Comm. Woolly Senecio)
Narrative Description:
We saw this plant first, in its original home of South Africa. A perennial succulent dwarf with unbelievably attractive upright lobes of pure white due to the fine white hairs covering all surfaces of the leaves. This makes this the ultimate “touchy-feely” plant! Infrequent flowering stems produce small yellow buttons in its native conditions, but not often seen in cooler climes.
Ideal Conditions:
Plant in full sun in an open airy location with well-drained soil and water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between watering. Keep the foliage reasonably dry during winter months if possible.
Possible Situation:
Makes a very attractive container plant and looks particularly good in a terracotta pot as this shows the foliage off well and allows the soil to dry.
Resilience:
Tender
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
12 x 10 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
yellow
Foliage Colour:
white
Flowering Time:
May - July
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Rockery
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.
Plant Care:
Family:
ASTERACEAE
Genus:
Senecio
Species:
haworthii
Alternative Names:
syn. Kleinia; Comm. Woolly Senecio)
Category:
Succulents
Recommended Pot Sizes:
9cm
11cm
1Ltr
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
10 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Well drained - keep dry
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
January - June
Recommended Sales Window:
February - July
Forecast Availability:
Sold Out Until Further Notice
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Common Diseases:
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100 Plants / Tray |
104 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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100 Plants / Tray |
18 Plants / Rack |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
