{"product_id":"senecio-cephalophorus-o10-5cm-↕15cm","title":"Senecio cephalophorus - Ø10.5cm - ↕15cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e💎 The Colorful Senecio 'Ruby Slippers' (\u003ci\u003eSenecio cephalophorus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eSenecio cephalophorus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a striking and versatile succulent,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e highly prized for its vibrant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e color-changing foliage and incredibly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003elow-maintenance, robust nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Originating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003earid regions of South Africa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this plant is a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardens due to its resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage and Form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe foliage is the plant's main feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It typically displays a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eblue-green hue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in its thick,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e fleshy leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a fun fact is that the edges of the leaves can turn a brilliant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003ered or purple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e when exposed to bright sunlight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e giving it its common name,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 'Ruby Slippers'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The leaves grow in rosettes or clusters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e species,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e retaining its colorful foliage all year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This specimen is compact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e standing at about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003e15 cm (6 inches)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering and Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn addition to its colorful leaves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this succulent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eproduces small yellow flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003esummer months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the same family as sunflowers and daisies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003enot known for a strong fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe plant maintains a compact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e mounding,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and upright form,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e well-suited for its 10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 cm pot size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003edoes not have thorns or spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare and Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs a desert native,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this plant is exceptionally hardy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etolerate direct sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (which encourages the red\/purple leaf color).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It thrives in temperatures between 10°C and 24°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It must be planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You should feed it monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted cactus or succulent fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plant that requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eminimal water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You must \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewater sparingly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allowing the soil to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edry out completely between waterings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watering should be significantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ereduced in winter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Overwatering is the biggest threat to its health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSenecio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus contains a variety of plants,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and while generally not fatal in small quantities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e many are considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etoxic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if ingested,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially to livestock,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can cause gastrointestinal upset in pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is best to consider all ornamental succulents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-edible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and keep them out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default 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