Senecio Species, Cape Ivy, Flowering Ivy, Natal Ivy

Seneciomacroglossus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Senecio (sen-ek-ee-o )
Species
macroglossus (mak-roh-GLOS-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Beaumont, Texas

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Beaumont, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2007 | positive

I have grown this beautiful vine for several years. The waxy leaves stay dark green all year round. The flowers start showing up in Jan...Read More

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