Senecio crassissimus
AsteraceaeSenecio crassissimus · a succulent from the Asteraceae family, with fleshy leaves in curious shapes: pearls, ribbons, needles. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Senecio crassissimus
Coming from cosmopolitan · notable in South Africa and Madagascar, Senecio crassissimus is a succulent of the Asteraceae family appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts. It is characterized by highly varied leaves: cylindrical, lanceolate, spherical, an evolutionary adaptation that makes it a unique piece in the world of succulents.
We grow Senecio crassissimus at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. This produces stronger specimens, with intense coloration and compact form, ready to join your collection.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Senecio crassissimus | |
| Family | Asteraceae | |
| Origin | cosmopolitan · notable in South Africa and Madagascar | |
| Natural habitat | varied | |
| Adult size | variable | |
| Flowering | small yellow, white or purple flowers | |
| Propagation | very easy from cutting | |
| Toxicity | toxic if ingested |
Did you know?
The Senecio genus is one of the largest in the plant kingdom with over 1,200 species, distributed across all continents except Antarctica.
Luz
Very bright light with some direct sun
Riego
Sparse; let the substrate dry out between waterings
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5-7 °C
