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Senecio tropaeolifolius
The plant likes a sunny habitat, but also prefers partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
The plant produces caudex quite quickly. I recommend transplanting it above the surface to revive the plant's appearance.
Senecio tropaeolifolius, also known as Senecio oxyriifolius subsp. tropaeolifolius, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. The nickname False Nasturtium, refers to the similarity in leaf shape to plants in the Tropaeolum genus.
This succulent plant is characterised by its blue-grey leaves, which turn purplish from the underside. The leaves are pentagonal in shape with sharp corners and grow to a diameter of about 3 cm. They grow on long petioles. The vine-like stems are up to 20 cm tall and up to 60 cm wide. After a long time it can form a dense clump.
Bright yellow daisy-like flowers appear when flowering.
The plant quickly forms a 'caudex', a tangled structure of thickened roots that is often hidden beneath the surface of the substrate. When transplanting, it can be raised above the surface, giving the plant an additional element of unique appearance. The succulent should not be fertilised. It is valued for its attractiveness and collector's favourite.