Senecio Haworthii (Cocoon Plant" or "Woolly Senecio) 80mm

The Shimmering Sculptress: Senecio haworthii

Elevate your botanical gallery with the Senecio haworthii, a masterpiece of natural texture often called the Woolly Senecio or Cocoon Plant. Draped in a dense, felt-like layer of brilliant white hairs, its cylindrical leaves resemble exquisite silk cocoons. This isn't just a succulent; it’s a high-contrast architectural piece that brings a soft, frosted elegance to any modern space.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking Silvery Foliage: Dense, wool-like hairs give the plant its signature soft, frosted look.

• Compact Growth: Upright habit reaching 20–30 cm, perfect for pots and mixed arrangements.

• Drought-Tolerant: Ideal for low-maintenance plant lovers.

• Beautiful Contrast Plant: Adds texture and dimension to succulent displays.

Care Essentials

• Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates gentle direct sun but avoid harsh midday rays.

• Watering: Water sparingly and allow soil to dry completely; reduce watering in winter.

• Soil: Use a fast-draining succulent or cactus mix.

• Temperature: Keep warm and protect from frost (below 5°C).

• Feeding: Light feeding during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.

• Propagation: Easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings.

Soft, sculptural, and uniquely beautiful — Senecio haworthii is the perfect addition to elevate any succulent arrangement or indoor display.

The first three photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. Plants will be shipped as bare root.

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