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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		The candle plant. Swollen, cigar shaped stems.
Senecio pendula		The inch worm plant. Queer rounded stems which bend over and root, then continue to form loops. Flowers, scarlet. ,
Senecio repens		Window plant. Pickle-shaped leaves with translucent areas.
Senecio stapeliiformis		Stems are mottled in green and silver.
Senecio succalentus		Fleshy stems and thick, blue-green leaves. Flowers, yellow.