Senecio barbertonicus Care

After Senecio Barbertonicus identification, you know that plant is a succulent, so use the ‘soak and dry’ method while watering it. It means you must wait until the soil dries out completely before pouring it with water.

Senecio Barbertonicus does not require mandatory pruning and grows well without it.

You can fertilize your Senecio Barbertonicus to make it grow faster, but it’s not generally necessary. Use a diluted and balanced water-soluble fertilizer during spring and summer.

Barberton groundsel enjoys bright and indirect sunlight, but direct sun rays may be dangerous to the plant. You can place this succulent on the Eastern or Western windowsill, where it will get at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.

Soil should have good drainage; look for succulents and cacti potting mix. Add more perlite to provide extra drainage features.

Propagating this plant is easy: just look for healthy stems with many leaves and cut about 2 inches (5 cm) off them. Wait a few days, and then put cuttings into succulents and cacti mix.

This plant can handle scorching temperatures of 110°F (43°C). The lowest temperature that Senecio Barbertonicus can withstand is around 25°F (-4°C).

Prefer plastic containers with drainage holes, choosing pots according to the size of the root system.

Its scientific genus name Senecio comes from the Latin word ‘Senex,’ which means ‘old man.’