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, Cotton balls.
senecioSerpens
Blue chalksticks, Blue pickle vine, Mini blue finger.
senecioPeregrinus
String of dolphins, Dolphin plant, Dolphin succulent.
senecioRadicans
String of bananas, Banana vine, Fish hooks senecio.
senecioCitriformis
String of limes, Lime berry succulent, Little lime plant.
senecioArticulatus
Hot dog cactus, Sausage plant, String of sausages.
senecioHerreianus
String of beads, String of tears, String of watermelon beads.
senecioScaposus
Silver squill, Silver spoons, Silver dollar succulent.
senecioKleiniiformis
Blue chalk sticks, Spear head succulent, Blue finger plant.
senecioFicoides
Blue chalk sticks, Blue fingers, Blue pickle.
senecioMandraliscae
Blue chalk sticks, Blue fingers, Blue pickle.
senecioBarbertonicus
Blue chalk sticks, Blue fingers, Barberton senecio.
senecioCrassissimus
Lavender steps, Purple edge senecio, Vertical leaf succulent.
senecioMacroglossus
Wax ivy, Flowering ivy, Natal ivy.
senecioRowleyanus
String of pearls, String of beads, Pea plant.
seneciorowleyanus 'Variegata'
String of pearls variegated.
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