Also known as Cape-Ivy · English Ivy · Flowering Ivy
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Senecio macroglossus is a vigorous, trailing vine with glossy, ivy-like leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers. It's a popular houseplant and can be grown outdoors in frost
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers a location with several hours of bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun.
Allow to dry slightly between waterings
50% intensity
Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, sandy loam
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C.
Monthly during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring to late summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are toxic to liver. Can cause gastrointestinal upset.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as this plant is susceptible to fungal diseases.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back tips of new stems to promote branching. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems.
Pruning can be done anytime, but is best after flowering or in early spring before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional).
Plant in well-draining potting mix and keep moist until roots form, typically within 3-4 weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in spring, coinciding with the start of the active growing season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Senecio Macroglossus (Senecio macroglossus)
Where Senecio Macroglossus (Senecio macroglossus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Senecio |
| Species | Senecio macroglossus |
Similar in genus Senecio
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