Angel Wings Senecio
3.6 out of 5 (5 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
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 ☀ 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 153 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.
Taxonomy
Senecio candicans
Senecio
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
Angel Wings and senecio angel wings
How to care for Angel Wings Senecio
Water
How often to water your Angel Wings Senecio
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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Angel Wings Senecio in your home
a window
Angel Wings Senecio may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, 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 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Angel Wings Senecio
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.
FAQs
Angel Wings Senecio is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
Sunlight Needs
Angel Wings Senecio may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Native Region
Angel Wings Senecio is native to Worldwide.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Angel Wings Senecio can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for 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 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 5
Survivor 3
Fast grower 3
Pest magnet 2
Browns easily 2
Blooms easily 1
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
Pest magnet
Browns easily
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
Browns easily
Survivor
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
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Pest magnet
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