Senecio crassiflorus — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Senecio crassiflorus

Senecio Crassiflorus

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Senecio crassiflorus, in Portuguese: margarida-das-dunas, one of the native South American Senecio and an herbaceous dune dwelling perennial.

A note from PlantMom

lavender steps has strong resistance to disease and typically does not suffer from illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. When infections occur, they are generally mild. Regarding care, this plant needs a moderate level of maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to preserve its appearance and encourage healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also help increase flowering. lavender steps is well suited for anyone with outdoor areas like a garden or patio and does not demand extensive gardening experience. It may need more attention if cultivated indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Senecio Crassiflorus.

Light

lavender steps is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats and often found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Temperature

lavender steps can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its range may still be constrained by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Long stretches of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as extended periods of high temperatures, can increase the chance of lavender steps dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can raise the plant’s survival chances.

Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a lavender steps is in early spring, as it is coming out of dormancy and starting active growth. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy growth. While lavender steps has relatively low fertilizer requirements, applying fertilizer annually can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Senecio
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
40 cm to 76 cm
Leaf Color
Silver, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Senecio crassissimus en Lavender Step
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Senecio crassiflorus leaf
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Senecio crassiflorus leaf
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Senecio crassiflorus flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Senecio crassiflorus flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Senecio crassiflorus bark
PLATE 05 · bark
Senecio crassiflorus habit
PLATE 06 · habit
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