Marine Cineraria Angel Wings’

Marine Cineraria Angel Wings’ Care

Senecio Candicans 'angel Wings'

What is the plant

Angel Wings is a succulent with showy silvery-white leaves that will light up a border or container. It is drought tolerant once established and is happy growing outside or indoors as a house plant. It is a perennial in zone 8 and above but will need to be overwintered inside in cooler climates. The flowers are not ornamentally significant and can be trimmed to promote additional basal leaf growth.Angel Wings needs well-drained soil with low to moderate moisture and full sun to part shade. Indoors in the winter, allow the soil to dry between watering. Fertilize yearly in the spring.Use this plant in mass plantings, borders, containers or as a house plant.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

21°C - 27°C

Hardiness zone

8a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Young new plants need regular watering during the first few months.Once it has fully established, it is drought tolerant requiring regular watering during the dry season. Allow the plant to dry between watering and avoid overwatering it.
Pruning
During early spring, prune the plant back till a firm stem is reached.
Fertilizer
Feed this plant every month throughout its growing season. Utilize a water-soluble fertilizer at medium levels of nitrogen, ideally between 150 to 200 ppm.

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Sunlight
The Senaw loves to be in the full sunlight but also likes being placed in a brightly lit shade. Ensure this plant is placed under a sunny, cool spot in a well-draining mixture.
Soil
Feed this plant every month throughout its growing season. Utilize a water-soluble fertilizer at medium levels of nitrogen, ideally between 150 to 200 ppm.
Temperature
The ideal temperatures for this plant are between 70° – 80° degrees Fahrenheit (21° – 27° C) during the daytime, and 55° – 65° degrees Fahrenheit (13° – 18° C) during the night.