Plant profile
Senecio vittarifolius
Senecio vittarifolius Bojer ex DC.
Senecio vittarifolius is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its elongated leaves and low maintenance requirements.
Open-data facts
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: Madagascar.
Basic care
- Watering
- Moderate watering: let the top layer dry between soaks.
- Light
- Medium-high light without long stretches of direct rays.
- Temperature
- Avoid cold draughts and sharp temperature drops.
- Humidity
- Average home humidity—no extremes.
Pet toxicity
Not a safe plant for animals to nibble on leaves or stems.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15600390) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (4214247) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (248239-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000063130) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).