How to Grow and Care for Woolly senecio

Woolly senecio, also known as Cocoon plant

Woolly senecio is a drought-tolerant succulent well-known for low maintenance needs, making it a suitable choice for beginners. The two crucial care points include providing well-draining soil to prevent root rot and ensuring enough light for healthy growth, albeit avoiding direct, scorching sunlight. Watering should be minimal, using the 'soak and dry' method, and only when the soil is completely dry to touch.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Woolly senecio

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Early spring
Hardiness Zones	9-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Woolly senecio is a small perennial succulent dwarf shrub that typically grows to under 1 foot tall (30 cm). Its most striking feature is the upright cylindrical succulent leaves that are coated in fine white hairs, giving them a pure white appearance. The leaves can suggest a resemblance to a moth’s cocoon due to their shape and texture. Though capable of blooming, it produces yellow flowers that are infrequently seen in cultivation. The plant requires full sun, an open environment, and well-drained soil, thriving on minimal water and with foliage best left dry.