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Common Name: Spearhead Senecio
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Availability:
4 in stock
Hardiness/minimum temperature: Frost tender (plus 1 to 5 deg. C.)Position/ Situation: Heated Conservatory, greenhouse or indoorsSun/ Shade: Sun to Part ShadePlanting Style: interior displaySuggested Use: HouseplantSeason of Interest: All year roundFlower Colour: YellowLeaf Colour: BlueHeight: very low (less than 1ft)Habit/Shape: UprightEvergreen: Yes
A low growing succulent from South Africa with glaucous spear shaped leaves and yellow daisy flowers on long stems in summer. These may smell unpleasant, so cut them off if they offend! Keep on the dry side in winter. Use John Innes No. 1 with added grit.
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Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);
The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall