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SENECIO (Groundsel)
A large, far-flung genus with representatives all over the world. The group contains annuals, biennials, and perennials varying widely in form-small plants, vines, shrubs, and trees. The popular house plant, cineraria (Senecio cruentus), is found here. Several succulent species are of interest as pot plants; they are sometimes listed under Kkinia. Potting Mixture 6.
Senecio articulatus |
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The candle plant. Swollen, cigar shaped stems. |
Senecio pendula |
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The inch worm plant. Queer rounded stems which bend over and root, then continue to form loops. Flowers, scarlet. , |
Senecio repens |
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Window plant. Pickle-shaped leaves with translucent areas. |
Senecio stapeliiformis |
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Stems are mottled in green and silver. |
Senecio succalentus |
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Fleshy stems and thick, blue-green leaves. Flowers, yellow. |
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