{"product_id":"senecio-scaposus-o10-5-h15","title":"Senecio scaposus — H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"senecio-scaposus\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Dense and velvety silvery white down • ☀️ Direct sunlight • 💧 Almost no watering • 🌱 Ultra easy • 🐾 Toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003erocky arid regions of South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eSenecio scaposus\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare succulent whose fleshy leaves are completely covered with a dense silvery white down — a natural adaptation that reflects intense sunlight and reduces evaporation in its original habitat. This velvety coating gives it a frost- or snow-like appearance that is absolutely unique in the plant world. Discover our full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cactus-suculentas\"\u003ecactus and succulents collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-originales-y-raras\"\u003eoriginal and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHICH SENECIO VARIETY TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-senecio\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Senecio variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThree Senecio varieties are available in our catalog, each with a distinct silhouette and foliage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSenecio scaposus\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — upright fleshy leaves covered with dense silvery white down, compact habit (H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm). The rarest and most spectacular version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/senecio-herreianus-12cm-20cm\"\u003eSenecio herreianus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — round leaves shaped like small translucent green beads, trailing stems (H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The graphic trailing version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/senecio-cephalophorus-suculenta-ruby-slippers\"\u003eSenecio cephalophorus 'Ruby Slippers'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fleshy leaves with reddish hues, compact habit (H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm). The warm-toned version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LIGHT \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eSenecio scaposus is a sun-dependent succulent — the brighter the light, the denser and more radiant its silvery down. In shade, the leaves lose their shine and stretch out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sunlight for several hours a day or intense bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e south-facing windowsill, bright veranda, balcony or terrace in warm seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 30 °C — tolerates heat but is sensitive to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-draining — special cactus and succulent mix (cactus soil, perlite, sand).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\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\n    \u003cp\u003eIts silvery down is also its main vulnerability: water in direct contact with the foliage damages it irreversibly. Always water at the base, directly into the substrate — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003emastering succulent watering\u003c\/a\u003e is key to preserving this delicate species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low — allow the substrate to dry completely between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 3 to 4 weeks in spring-summer, once a month or less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly tolerates dry air — no need for misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring-summer, diluted liquid fertilizer for succulents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\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\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindowsill arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/senecio-herreianus-12cm-20cm\"\u003eSenecio herreianus\u003c\/a\u003e trailing plant and an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aloe-paradisicum-maceta-10-5cm-altura-15cm\"\u003eAloe paradisicum\u003c\/a\u003e — three compact succulents with radically different textures (silvery down, green beads, geometric rosette) on the same sunny sill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo highlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e placed alone in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-lago-redonda-crema-7cm\"\u003eLago cream pot\u003c\/a\u003e, its silvery down creates a striking contrast with the warm ceramic background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed location:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose a permanent, well-lit spot where the plant won’t be handled — the silvery down is damaged by touch and does not regrow.\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\n    \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever water the foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the silvery down is irreversibly damaged by water — always water directly into the substrate, carefully avoiding the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle as little as possible:\u003c\/strong\u003e the down does not regrow where it has been touched — when repotting every 2 to 3 years, hold the pot rather than the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastically reduce watering in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month is more than enough during dormancy — root rot most often occurs during this period, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/diagnostico-de-problemas-de-plantas-de-interior-identificar-y-resolver-los-sintomas-comunes\"\u003eidentifying early symptoms\u003c\/a\u003e allows timely intervention.\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\n    \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSenecio scaposus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery Senecio\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e rocky arid regions of South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H15 cm | Pot Ø10.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20–30 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sunlight to intense bright light\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low — allow to dry completely between waterings, never wet the foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy — ideal for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e graphic \/ collection \/ rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the silvery down and leaf shape naturally vary with age and growing conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333252591881,"sku":"12824","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/senecio-scaposus-o105-cm-h15-cm-verdeia-3291038.jpg?v=1774791207","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/senecio-scaposus-10-5cm-15cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}