Senecio macroglossus 'Natal Ivy'

Senecio macroglossus 'Natal Ivy'This beautiful plant may look similar to an ivy, but it’s actually a trailing senecio native to Southern Africa where in the wild it grows along the forest floor. The succulent stems are covered with waxy leaves that are trained up wooden sticks, though these can be removed to allow the plant to trail, or hang from a shelf or hanging pot. This plant can produce pale yellow blooms, mainly in the summer months.

Care difficulty: Easy care needs.

Light requirements: Lots of bright light out of direct sunshine is needed to ensure the leaves don’t get sunburnt

Watering: Water once every 1-2 weeks allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The best way to water this plant is from the bottom by soaking it in water in order to prevent root rot

Humidity: This plant does not need high levels of humidity, so misting is not necessary for this plant to survive

Toxicity: This plant is toxic to animals

Feeding: Enjoys being fed during Spring- Summer growth period. Always follow the instructions on your feed of choice.

Repotting: Repot around once a year -check to see if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot!