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5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)


Also known as
Vertical Leaf Senecio, Vertical Leaf Senecio, Lavender Steps, Propeller Plant, Lavender Steps Succulent and Senecio crassissimus.
Taxonomy
Senecio crassissimus
Senecio
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Senecio Crassissimus

How often to water your Senecio Crassissimus

every 12
Senecio Crassissimus 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

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Finding light for Vertical Leaf Senecio in your home

a window
Senecio Crassissimus 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 Senecio Crassissimus in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Senecio Crassissimus

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 Senecio Crassissimus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Senecio Crassissimus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Senecio Crassissimus 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
Senecio Crassissimus 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
Senecio Crassissimus is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Humidity
Senecio Crassissimus 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
Senecio Crassissimus 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
Senecio Crassissimus 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 Senecio Crassissimus 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
Senecio Crassissimus is native to Worldwide.
Flowers
Senecio Crassissimus produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Growth Pattern
Senecio Crassissimus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Senecio Crassissimus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Senecio Crassissimus can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Senecio Crassissimus
Senecio Crassissimus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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