Plant Care Angel Wings Senecio

Angel Wings Senecio

3.6 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Angel Wings Senecio has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Angel Wings Senecio has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Angel Wings Senecio

Angel Wings Senecio is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ā˜€ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as having large, lush leaves and being a survivor with a whopping 329 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Angel Wings Senecio likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Angel Wings Senecio belongs to the Senecio genus, and is native to India.

āš ļø Angel Wings Senecio is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Senecio candicans
Senecio
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

Angel Wings and senecio angel wings

How to care for Angel Wings Senecio

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Angel Wings Senecio

Water needs for Angel Wings Senecio
0.5 cups
every 12

Angel Wings Senecio needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Angel Wings Senecio

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Angel Wings Senecio in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Angel Wings Senecio: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Angel Wings Senecio may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Angel Wings Senecio in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Angel Wings Senecio

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Angel Wings Senecio: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Angel Wings Senecio after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Angel Wings Senecio is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Angel Wings Senecio →

Common Angel Wings Senecio Problems →


šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Angel Wings Senecio thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Angel Wings Senecio Water Frequency →

Angel Wings Senecio Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Angel Wings Senecio may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves šŸƒ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Angel Wings Senecio Light Requirements →

Angel Wings Senecio Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Angel Wings Senecio is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Angel Wings Senecio is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Angel Wings Senecio prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Angel Wings Senecio Humidity Needs →


🪓 Soil

Angel Wings Senecio is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Angel Wings Senecio →

When and How to Successfully Repot Angel Wings Senecio →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Angel Wings Senecio grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Angel Wings Senecio →


ā„ļø Dormancy

It’s common for Angel Wings Senecio to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Angel Wings Senecio is native to Worldwide.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Angel Wings Senecio can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Angel Wings Senecio Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


šŸ˜– Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Angel Wings Senecio. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Angel Wings Senecio

Angel Wings Senecio

Angel Wings Senecio


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Angel Wings Senecio has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 5
Angel Wings Senecio has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Angel Wings Senecio has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 3
Angel Wings Senecio has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 2
Angel Wings Senecio has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
Angel Wings Senecio has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
@RinnyK avatar
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leaf-1 24 Plants
xp 1,713 XP
globe Round Hill, VA
10/31/2021

The leaves are soft and lush. Beautiful foliage. But whew, this plant is hard to keep alive. It’s a succulent but the information on care is rare. It seemed to thrive more outdoors. But then the pests got to it. Sprayed for pests and the leaves just turned green and sad… I’ve repotted in succulent soil. And it’s in triage. I don’t know if it’ll survive the winter.

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Pest magnet Pest magnet
Browns easily Browns easily
@RinnyK avatar
@@RinnyK
leaf-1 24 Plants
xp 1,713 XP
globe Round Hill, VA
10/28/2021

This plant when it’s in all its glory is beautiful and soft and lush. But it’s very hard to care for. We only just found out it’s a succulent. NOT a regular foliage plant. So it’s going into triage this winter. Hopefully a small pot, fresh succulent soil, a quick water and leaving it be will bring him back…

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Browns easily Browns easily
Survivor Survivor
@egotopia avatar
@@egotopia
leaf-1 66 Plants
xp 9,716 XP
globe Jacksonville, FL
05/17/2021

Does much better outside in prolonged direct sunlight otherwise it gets leggy. The leaves are so soft and the plant grows vigorously. Hardy and drought tolerant, though will droop when thirsty. And it is very thirsty.

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Pest magnet Pest magnet

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