Senecio Red Cap

Senecio 'Red Cap' is a variety of succulent perennials, noted for its brightly colored inflorescences , in intense shades of ruby-red , which contrast nicely with the gray-green leaves. It is part of the Asteraceae family and performs excellently both as a decorative plant in pots, and in rock gardens, borders or xeric arrangements.

It is a long-day plant that blooms abundantly during sunny periods and is appreciated for its excellent drought tolerance , as well as for its general ornamental appearance - succulent and compact foliage, intensely colored flowers, and short stature.

🌼 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Senecio hybrid 'Red Cap'

• Family: Asteraceae

• Plant type: perennial succulent, decorative with flowers and foliage

• Leaves: fleshy, elongated, gray-green, with a velvety texture

• Flowers: star-shaped, intense red (ruby), grouped in terminal inflorescences

• Habit: compact, creeping to slightly erect, ideal for borders or pots

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: loves bright light and direct sun – flowering depends on sun exposure

• Soil: very well drained – sandy substrate or for succulents and cacti

• Watering: low – water only when the soil is completely dry; does not tolerate excess moisture

• Temperature: prefers 18–28°C; tolerates temperatures down to 0°C for a short time, if protected

• Fertilization: monthly, during active growth, with a diluted fertilizer for flowering plants

✔️ Advantages and uses:

• Ideal plant for sunny planters, rockeries and low-maintenance gardens

• Abundant flowering in the warm months, with intensely colored flowers

• Ornamental foliage throughout the year

• Perfect for beginner gardeners and drought-prone areas

The price displayed is for 1 pot, with or without flowers.

Pot diameter 12 cm