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Senecio barbertonicus
Barberton Groundsel, Succulent Bush Senecio, Lemon Bean BushFamily: Asteraceae
Origin: South Africa
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An evergreen succulent shrub of the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa, named after one of its native localities Barberton and is now also being cultivated for its drought resistance, clusters of sweetly scented, golden-yellow, tufted flower heads in winter and attractiveness to butterflies, the painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in particular.
Similar plants:
- Curio articulatus, Senecio articulatus, Kleinia articulata (Hot Dog Cactus, Candle Plant)
- Curio herreanus, Senecio herreianus (Gooseberry, String of Beads)
- Curio rowleyanus, Senecio rowleyanus (String of pearls, String of peas, Bead Plant)
- Curio x peregrinus, Senecio x peregrinus (Dolphin Necklace, Flying Dolphins, Senecio Hippogriff)
- Kleinia neriifolia, Senecio kleinia (Verode)
- Kleinia pendula, Senecio pendulus (Tapeworm Plant)
- Kleinia stapeliiformis, Senecio stapeliiformis (Pickle Plant)
- Pericallis x hybrida, Senecio cruentus, Senecio x hybrida (Florist's Cineraria)
- Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides, Senecio confusus (Mexican Flame Vine, Orangeglow Vine)
- Roldana petasitis, Senecio petasitis (Velvet Groundsel, California Geranium)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/senecio_barbertonicus.htm
An evergreen succulent shrub of the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa, named after one of its native localities Barberton and is now also being cultivated for its drought resistance, clusters of sweetly scented, golden-yellow, tufted flower heads in winter and attractiveness to butterflies, the painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in particular.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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