Plant Care Spear Head Senecio

Spear Head Senecio

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Spear Head Senecio has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Spear Head Senecio has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

Also known as

Reindeer Antlers and senecio klieniiformis

Taxonomy

Senecio x kleiniiformis
Senecio
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Spear Head Senecio

💦 Water

How often to water your Spear Head Senecio

Water needs for Spear Head Senecio
0.5 cups
every 12

Spear Head 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 Spear Head Senecio

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Spear Head Senecio in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Spear Head Senecio: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Spear Head 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 Spear Head Senecio in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Spear Head Senecio

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Spear Head 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Spear Head 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 🏡.

Spear Head Senecio Light Requirements →

Spear Head Senecio Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 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

Spear Head 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.

Spear Head Senecio Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Spear Head 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 Spear Head Senecio →

When and How to Successfully Repot Spear Head Senecio →

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💩 Fertilizer

Spear Head 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 Spear Head Senecio →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Spear Head 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

Spear Head Senecio is native to Worldwide.


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Spear Head Senecio

Spear Head Senecio

Spear Head 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

Spear Head Senecio has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Spear Head Senecio has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Spear Head Senecio has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Giovanni avatar
@Giovanni
leaf-1 9 Plants
xp 186 XP
globe Las Vegas, NV
12/30/2021

I got this last year for as an anniversary gift and it was in a tiny bowl w other succulents - since i moved it - it has tripled in size

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor

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