Botanical Name: Common Names:
Senecio radicans String of Bananas, Fishhook Senecio, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Succulents & Cacti Prostrate, Running, Spreading
Description:
Attractive, creeping succulent vine with fleshy green banana-shaped leaves that appears on thin weak stems growing up to 90cm long. Spectacular feature when planted in a hanging basket.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 60cm-1m
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: Prefers a semi-shade position in a well draining soil. You can get a cactus and succulent specific potting mix. Let dry out between watering. Protect from frost and wind.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
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