Senecio Röd Kapsyl

Senecio ‘Red Cap’ is a variety of perennial succulent plants, noted for its brightly colored flower clusters, in deep ruby-red shades, which pleasantly contrast with the gray-green leaves. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and performs excellently both as a decorative potted plant and in rock gardens, borders, or dry arrangements.

It is a long-day plant, which blooms abundantly during sunny periods and is valued for its excellent drought tolerance, as well as for its overall ornamental appearance – fleshy and compact foliage, brightly colored flowers, and a low-growing habit.

🌼 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Senecio hybrid ‘Red Cap’

• Family: Asteraceae

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

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

• Flowers: star-shaped, deep red (ruby), grouped in terminal flower clusters

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

☀️ Growing conditions:

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

• Soil: very well drained – sandy or substrate 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

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

✔️ Advantages and uses:

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

• Abundant flowering in warm months, with brightly colored flowers

• Ornamental foliage throughout the year

• Perfect for beginner gardeners and drought-exposed spaces

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

Pot diameter 12 cm