Cocoon Plant

Cocoon Plant Care

Senecio haworthii

What is the plant

Senecio haworthii can be identified as a perennial dwarf succulent, one of the most attractive of its kind. The plant belongs to the aster family and comes from South Africa, where it is pretty rare. The first mention of the Cocoon Plant appeared in 1803 when the famous botanist Adrian Hardy Haworth described it in his book using the name "Cacalia Tomentosa".

Senecio haworthii reaches up to 30 cm (12 in) tall and up to 60 cm (24 in) wide, with attractive white leaves that grow from the stem to form small bushes. White hairs on the leaves create a shimmering effect when they rise up.
The upper inflorescence has small yellow flowers that bloom between winter and summer. Also, flowers grow in bunches on unbranched stems of small size.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 12b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plant 1-3 times a week when the soil looks dry. It is important to avoid excessive watering so that the roots do not start to rot.
Pruning
In early spring, use scissors to cut the excess leaves of the plant if its vertical position begins to lean to the side.
Fertilizer
The plant does not need feeding, but you can fertilize it with juicy fertilizer once a year.

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Sunlight
Provide a minimum of 4-6 hours of daylight for the plant by placing it in a well-lit window.
Soil
Since Senecio haworthii naturally grows on gravelly soil, use a well-drained sandy potting mix.
Propagation
Carefully twist the leaf off the plant so that no part of it remains on the stem, then let it sit for a few days before planting in well-drained soil. You can carry out the corresponding procedure with cuttings using a disinfected tool.

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Temperature
The minimum temperature for the plant is 25-50˚F (-4-10°C). If the temperature drops below, move the plant indoors.
Container
Any pot with drainage holes will do.
Fun fact
The name "Cocoon Plant" appeared because the leaves, with their interesting shape, resemble a moth's cocoon.