Senecio decaryi

Blue-grey, upright, meandering succulent shrub. Long held leaves gives this plant much character. Yellow daisy-like flower clusters on long stems.

Height	3–5ft
Width	3–5ft
Tolerates	Drought, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Wind
Water needs	Low
This senecio is from arid areas of Madagascar and as such likes to go totally bone dry between waterings, making it very low-maintenance. To get good healthy growth your plant does not want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it. This plant comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
Hardy to	25°F
Exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
Plant traits	Flowering, Fragrant Flower, Rock Garden, Shrub, Succulent
Indoor / outdoor	Outdoor
Drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
Fertilizing	All Purpose, Low Needs
Origin	Madagascar
California native	No
Sunset zones	13–17, 19–24, H2

Growing Notes

If kept on the dry side lower leaves will shed, creating long stems with patterned leaf scars.

Can be pruned back yard and will bush back from wherever it is pruned. Cuttings are easily rooted.

Blooms summer through fall with light sweet fragrance.

The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.

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