Exposure & Location

Senecio Scaposus loves direct sun and bright light. The more light it receives, the denser and more spectacular its silver foliage will be.

• Exposure: direct sun to bright light (several hours per day).
• Ideal: sunny south-facing windowsill, bright veranda, balcony, or terrace in warm seasons.
• Temperature: 15 to 30 °C, tolerates heat but is sensitive to frost.
• Substrate: very well-draining, special cactus and succulent mix (cactus soil + perlite + sand).

Verdeia tip: the more sun it receives, the denser and more radiant its silver down will be, creating a spectacular frost effect.

Watering & Care

• Watering: very low; allow the substrate to dry completely between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 3-4 weeks in spring-summer, once a month or less in winter.
• Drainage: absolutely essential — use a pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: perfectly tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for succulents.
• Winter rest: drastically reduce watering in autumn-winter.

Avoid wetting the foliage at all costs — water damages the delicate silver down. Water only the substrate.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its spectacular velvety silver foliage and rarity, Senecio Scaposus instantly becomes a fascinating collector’s piece. It deserves a bright, well-visible spot where its silver down can be admired up close.

• Pair with: other silver succulents (Echeveria, Kalanchoe tomentosa), green succulents for contrast, or cacti to create a varied dry garden.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or terracotta to highlight the bright silver foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect on a sunny windowsill, bright shelf, or as a centerpiece in a rare succulent collection.

Place it in a bright, visible spot so its spectacular silver foliage can be admired and photographed — it is a true botanical work of art.

Verdeia Tips

• Maintain consistent bright light — in shade, the silver down loses its intensity.
• Absolutely avoid overwatering — it is the main cause of rot.
• Never wet the foliage — water only the substrate to preserve the silver down.
• In winter, drastically reduce watering to respect its vegetative rest.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring with fresh, very well-draining substrate.
• Handle with care — the silver down is delicate and can be damaged by touch.
• Warning: toxic to pets — keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Senecio scaposus
• Common name: Silver Senecio, Velvety Ragwort
• Family: Asteraceae
• Origin: South Africa
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø10.5 × H15 cm
• Adult size: up to 20–30 cm tall
• Exposure: direct sun to bright light
• Watering: very low, allow to dry completely between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to pets: toxic if ingested
• Decorative style: Graphic / Collection / Rare
• Special feature: spectacular and rare velvety silver foliage

Each plant is unique: the density of the silver down and the shape of the leaves naturally vary, creating a unique succulent for each specimen.