The stems are prostrate or erect, may be cylindrical in shape or angular in cross-section. The leaves are whole, in some species of bluish-blue or whitish flowers, usually fleshy, may have a flat or cylindrical shape. The flowers are usually conspicuous because of their bright color, single or collected corymbs, terminal or axillary.
Geistkraut (senecio Cephalophorus ) Mountain Fire Care
Kleinia Cephalophora Compton
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
8a - 11b
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
As succulents, these plants have excellent tolerance for drought. For most types, allow the roots to dry out completely between waterings. Soaking in water will cause the roots and plants to turn mushy.
Pruning
Prune after flowering by cutting back one or two of the oldest stems to a vigorous sideshoot near to the base. This will encourage vigorous, free-flowering shoots from low down, helping to keep the shrub neat and compact.
Fertilizer
Since Senecio plants grow in sandy soil, the nutrients will need to be replenished. Fertilize annually, but lightly. Too much fertilizer can cause an abundance of leggy growth.
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Sunlight
Direct sun, High.
Soil
Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat.
Temperature
Minimal temperature: 2-4°C (35-39°F) Optimal temperature: 22-24°C (71-75°F)
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