Spear Head
Care
Lighting
Senecio kleiniiformis does best if placed in partial to full sun with a minimum of 2 hours direct sunlight per day.
Soil
Well drained such as regular mixes for cacti and succulents or a mixture of regular potting soil, bird sand and pumice (2:1:1). Grows also good in pure pumice.
Watering
Allow to dry or nearly dry between the waterings. Water sparingly if placed cool during winter.
Feeding
Feed if in active growth with standard liquid fertilizer (every 4th to 8th week), spikes or granules (2 to 3 monthly).
New bought or recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first year.
Temperature
Spear Head can be grown warm the year round. A winter rest period at 10 to 15 °C (50 to 59 °F) will be tolerated. Minimum temperature is 5 °C (41 °F).
Pruning
Prune in spring or after flowering time in fall.
Propagation
Seeds and cuttings
Profile
Scientific name
Senecio kleiniiformis
Common name(s)
Spear Head
Family
Asteraceae
Origin
Probably South Africa
Height
15 to 30 cm
Toxic
No but not edible
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