{"product_id":"senecio-cephalophorus-succulente-ruby-slippers","title":"Senecio cephalophorus 'Ruby Slippers' H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"senecio-cephalophorus\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌵 Blue-green fleshy foliage with red highlights • 🌸 Yellow flowers in summer • ☀️ Full sun \/ Bright light • 💧 Very low watering • 🌱 Minimal care • 📏 H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSenecio cephalophorus\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003eRuby Slippers\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eScarlet Senecio\u003c\/em\u003e, is a succulent native to the arid regions of \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its blue-green fleshy foliage develops spectacular red to purplish highlights under intense light — the more sun it receives, the stronger the coloration. In summer, small bright yellow flowers beautifully contrast with the thick leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDiscover it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cactus-suculentas\"\u003ecactus and succulents collection\u003c\/a\u003e and in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-suculentas-de-interior\"\u003eindoor succulents selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenecio cephalophorus thrives in bright, dry environments — light triggers and intensifies its characteristic red highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright indirect light — ideally a south- or west-facing window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e very sunny windowsill, sheltered balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 24 °C — avoid freezing temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e special cactus and succulent mix, very well-draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace it near a south- or west-facing window — under intense direct light, the red and purplish highlights of the foliage are most spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought-tolerant, this succulent prefers to be forgotten rather than overwatered. Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003ewatering guide\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low — water only when the substrate is completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce watering to a strict minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer with a special cactus fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove dry leaves and trim overly long stems to maintain a nice shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eNever mist the foliage — like all powder-coated succulents, moisture on the leaves removes the bloom and leaves irreversible marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026amp; Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fleshy texture, changing colorful highlights, and summer yellow flowers make it a very decorative succulent — a living object that visually evolves with the seasons and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/senecio-scaposus-o10-5-h15\"\u003eSenecio scaposus\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crassula-tenelli-d11cm-15cm\"\u003eCrassula tenelli\u003c\/a\u003e for a Senecio composition with contrasting textures — same genus, radically different shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/senecio-herreianus-12cm-20cm\"\u003eSenecio herreianus\u003c\/a\u003e with trailing stems to vary the forms in a composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal decorative pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte ceramic, terracotta, or concrete — natural and mineral tones enhance the sculptural character and colorful highlights of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight intensifies colors\u003c\/strong\u003e — the red and purplish highlights of the foliage are a response to light stress. In insufficient light, the plant remains uniformly blue-green. Expose it to as much direct light as possible to reveal its full color potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotate it regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e — a weekly quarter turn ensures even exposure and maintains a compact, balanced shape — stems naturally lean toward the light source without rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from frost and winter humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Senecio cephalophorus does not tolerate freezing temperatures or prolonged moisture in winter. Bring it indoors before the first frosts and drastically reduce watering until spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSenecio cephalophorus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Slippers succulent, Scarlet Senecio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly toxic if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist \/ Graphic \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-green fleshy foliage with light-dependent red highlights, yellow flowers in summer, minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the intensity of red highlights and foliage density naturally vary depending on light and throughout the seasons.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333257801993,"sku":"30295","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/succulente-senecio-cephalophorus-105-x-15-cm-verdeia-1835694.jpg?v=1774606687","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/senecio-cephalophorus-succulent-ruby-slippers","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}