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Woolly Senecio

About Woolly Senecio

Woolly Senecio is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Woolly Senecio belongs to the Caputia genus, and is native to South Africa.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Caputia tomentosa

Genus

Caputia

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Wooly Senecio, Woolly Senecio, senecio haworthii cocoon and Senecio hawthorii

How to care for Woolly Senecio

💦 Water

How often to water your Woolly Senecio

Woolly 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Woolly Senecio in your home

Woolly Senecio love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Woolly Senecio does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Woolly Senecio in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Woolly Senecio

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Woolly 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 Woolly Senecio after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Woolly Senecio is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

💦 Water Needs

Woolly 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

Woolly Senecio requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Woolly Senecio is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Woolly Senecio bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Woolly Senecio is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Woolly Senecio can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Woolly 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!