Senecio macroglossus, deceptive ivy

Senecio macroglossus come from arid regions. They can withstand drought, but that's no reason to neglect their water supply! If your succulent's leaves point downwards, it's thirsty.

Make sure the substrate is dry before watering. That way, you'll avoid overwatering. Once you've got your watering can, be generous. The plant prefers to be watered less frequently but abundantly than to receive frequent small quantities of water.

Half an hour after watering, remove any stagnant water from the dish. It will rot the roots.

Senecio macroglossus grow in arid regions and do not like humidity. No need to spray them.

Before repotting, make sure that the potting soil is dry and that your plant is not thirsty. Get a pierced terracotta pot rather than a plastic one. Moisture will evaporate more quickly and roots will be less likely to rot in the event of excess water. Your Senecio macroglossus will develop its roots on the surface and not very deep down. A cup-shaped pot is ideal.

Pour a drainage layer (pebbles, shards, clay balls, etc.) into the bottom of the container, followed by a layer of potting soil for cacti and succulents. Plant your Senecio macroglossus in the center and fill with substrate.

To promote the growth of your Senecio macroglossus, apply fertilizer in spring and summer.

Add cactus and succulent fertilizer to watering water.

If you're repotting every year, there's no need to add fertilizer. Your plant will find sufficient nutrients in its substrate.

Prune Senecio macroglossus when you want to control its shape and size. You can shorten vines with clean, sharp pruning shears.

After flowering, cut off wilted flowers flush with the stem. Also remove dried leaves.

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

Remove a section of stem at least ten centimeters long using a clean, sharp tool.

Leave to dry for 48 hours to prevent any risk of rotting.

Prepare a pierced pot filled with substrate for cacti and succulents. You can also make your own mixture with one third potting soil, one third sand and one third pozzolana.

Make a pilot hole with a pencil or pick. Stick the end of your cutting into the hole. Place the rest of the stem on the soil in a spiral. Use paper clips to keep it in contact with the substrate.

Spray with non-calcareous water to moisten the soil when it dries out.

To flower, your plant must experience a drop in temperature.

Move your Senecio macroglossus to a bright room with a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius for the plant to bloom again.

You should also reduce watering and stop fertilizing.