seneciosenecio
genusgenusA diverse group of plants that includes both succulent and non-succulent varieties, known for their unique shapes and textures ranging from trailing vines to upright forms. Their foliage can be found in various shades of green, blue-green, and even purple, often with a powdery or waxy coating that gives them a distinctive appearance.
Etymology
The name 'Senecio' comes from the Latin word 'senex' meaning 'old man' or 'elderly,' referring to the white, fluffy seed heads that resemble an old man's beard.
Interesting fact!
These adaptable plants have evolved to thrive in a wide range of environments, from arid deserts to snowy mountains, developing fascinating features like their characteristic powdery coating that helps protect them from intense sunlight.
All species of Senecio
senecioHaworthii
Cocoon plant, Woolly senecio, White ice plant.
senecioSerpens
Blue chalksticks, Blue pickle vine, Narrow-leaf chalk sticks.
senecioPeregrinus
String of dolphins, Dolphin plant, Flying dolphins.
senecioRadicans
String of bananas, Banana vine, Creeping string.
senecioCitriformis
String of limes, Lime berry, Little lime succulent.
senecioArticulatus
Hot dog plant, Candle plant, Sausage plant.
senecioHerreianus
String of beads, String of tears, String of raindrops.
senecioScaposus
Silver squill, Silver spoons, Silver dollar plant.
senecioKleiniiformis
Spear head senecio, Blue finger succulent, Narrow leaf chalk sticks.
senecioFicoides
Blue chalk sticks, Blue finger, Narrow-leaf chalk sticks.
senecioMandraliscae
Blue chalk sticks, Blue finger, Blue ice plant.
senecioBarbertonicus
Barberton groundsel, Succulent bush senecio, Blue chalk fingers.
senecioCrassissimus
Vertical leaf senecio, Lavender steps, Purple edge succulent.
senecioMacroglossus
Wax ivy, False ivy, Natal ivy.
senecioRowleyanus
String of pearls, String of beads, Pea plant.
seneciorowleyanus 'Variegata'
String of pearls variegated.
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