Senecio Haworthii (Cocoon Plant" or "Woolly Senecio)
Bring a unique and tactile charm to your indoor garden with Senecio haworthii, affectionately known as the "Cocoon Plant" or "Woolly Senecio." This captivating succulent boasts plump, cylindrical leaves that are densely covered in soft, silvery-white hairs, creating a truly distinctive and eye-catching appearance. Its fuzzy texture and intriguing form make it a delightful addition to any plant collection or a wonderful standalone statement piece.
Key Characteristics:
Unique Foliage: The most striking feature is its cylindrical, finger-like leaves completely enveloped in a dense layer of soft, white, woolly fibers. This gives the plant its common names and a velvety feel.
Compact Growth Habit: Senecio haworthii typically maintains a compact and upright growth habit, making it suitable for smaller spaces, desktops, or shelves.
Silver-White Coloration: The dense white hairs give the plant an overall silvery-white appearance, adding a cool and elegant touch to your plant display.
Drought Tolerance: Like many succulents, it is adapted to arid environments and can tolerate periods of dryness.
Slow Growth: This is generally a slow-growing succulent, so you can enjoy its unique form for an extended period without it quickly outgrowing its space.
Occasional Blooms: While not primarily grown for its flowers, mature plants may occasionally produce small, yellow or orange daisy-like flowers on slender stems.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Placing it near an east or west-facing window is ideal. Avoid intense, direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate woolly leaves.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems for this succulent and can lead to root rot. During the dormant winter months, reduce watering even further.
Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. This ensures proper drainage and prevents water retention around the roots.
Temperature: Thrives in average room temperatures (around 65-75°F or 18-24°C). Protect it from frost and temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels. Excessive humidity can be detrimental, potentially leading to fungal issues. Ensure good air circulation around the plant.
Fertilizing: Feed sparingly during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer formulated for succulents. Avoid fertilizing during the dormant winter months.
Repotting: Repot only when the plant has outgrown its current container, typically every 1-2 years. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one and ensure it has drainage holes.
Propagation: Can be propagated from stem cuttings. Allow the cut end to callus over for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil.
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.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
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Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Bring a unique and tactile charm to your indoor garden with Senecio haworthii, affectionately known as the "Cocoon Plant" or "Woolly Senecio." This captivating succulent boasts plump, cylindrical leaves that are densely covered in soft, silvery-white hairs, creating a truly distinctive and eye-catching appearance. Its fuzzy texture and intriguing form make it a delightful addition to any plant collection or a wonderful standalone statement piece.
Key Characteristics:
Unique Foliage: The most striking feature is its cylindrical, finger-like leaves completely enveloped in a dense layer of soft, white, woolly fibers. This gives the plant its common names and a velvety feel.
Compact Growth Habit: Senecio haworthii typically maintains a compact and upright growth habit, making it suitable for smaller spaces, desktops, or shelves.
Silver-White Coloration: The dense white hairs give the plant an overall silvery-white appearance, adding a cool and elegant touch to your plant display.
Drought Tolerance: Like many succulents, it is adapted to arid environments and can tolerate periods of dryness.
Slow Growth: This is generally a slow-growing succulent, so you can enjoy its unique form for an extended period without it quickly outgrowing its space.
Occasional Blooms: While not primarily grown for its flowers, mature plants may occasionally produce small, yellow or orange daisy-like flowers on slender stems.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Placing it near an east or west-facing window is ideal. Avoid intense, direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate woolly leaves.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems for this succulent and can lead to root rot. During the dormant winter months, reduce watering even further.
Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. This ensures proper drainage and prevents water retention around the roots.
Temperature: Thrives in average room temperatures (around 65-75°F or 18-24°C). Protect it from frost and temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels. Excessive humidity can be detrimental, potentially leading to fungal issues. Ensure good air circulation around the plant.
Fertilizing: Feed sparingly during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer formulated for succulents. Avoid fertilizing during the dormant winter months.
Repotting: Repot only when the plant has outgrown its current container, typically every 1-2 years. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one and ensure it has drainage holes.
Propagation: Can be propagated from stem cuttings. Allow the cut end to callus over for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil.
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.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Bring a unique and tactile charm to your indoor garden with Senecio haworthii, affectionately known as the "Cocoon Plant" or "Woolly Senecio." This captivating succulent boasts plump, cylindrical leaves that are densely covered in soft, silvery-white hairs, creating a truly distinctive and eye-catching appearance. Its fuzzy texture and intriguing form make it a delightful addition to any plant collection or a wonderful standalone statement piece.
Key Characteristics:
Unique Foliage: The most striking feature is its cylindrical, finger-like leaves completely enveloped in a dense layer of soft, white, woolly fibers. This gives the plant its common names and a velvety feel.
Compact Growth Habit: Senecio haworthii typically maintains a compact and upright growth habit, making it suitable for smaller spaces, desktops, or shelves.
Silver-White Coloration: The dense white hairs give the plant an overall silvery-white appearance, adding a cool and elegant touch to your plant display.
Drought Tolerance: Like many succulents, it is adapted to arid environments and can tolerate periods of dryness.
Slow Growth: This is generally a slow-growing succulent, so you can enjoy its unique form for an extended period without it quickly outgrowing its space.
Occasional Blooms: While not primarily grown for its flowers, mature plants may occasionally produce small, yellow or orange daisy-like flowers on slender stems.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Placing it near an east or west-facing window is ideal. Avoid intense, direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate woolly leaves.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems for this succulent and can lead to root rot. During the dormant winter months, reduce watering even further.
Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. This ensures proper drainage and prevents water retention around the roots.
Temperature: Thrives in average room temperatures (around 65-75°F or 18-24°C). Protect it from frost and temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels. Excessive humidity can be detrimental, potentially leading to fungal issues. Ensure good air circulation around the plant.
Fertilizing: Feed sparingly during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer formulated for succulents. Avoid fertilizing during the dormant winter months.
Repotting: Repot only when the plant has outgrown its current container, typically every 1-2 years. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one and ensure it has drainage holes.
Propagation: Can be propagated from stem cuttings. Allow the cut end to callus over for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil.
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.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
