Plant Finder

PLANT FINDER

Senecio jacobsenii

Download PDF

Botanical Name: Common Names:

Senecio jacobsenii Trailing Jade, Weeping Jade,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Climbers, Succulents & Cacti Prostrate, Running

Description:

Attractive, weeping succulent vine with round purple/pink/green foliage that appears on thin stems growing up to 3m long. Orange flowers appear in late Summer and early Autumn. Spectacular feature when planted in a hanging basket.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

15-30cm 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Shady Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Pink, Purple

Flower Colour: Orange

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Low

PLANT INFORMATION PDF