Senecio Haworthii - Cocoon Plant (Wooly Senecio) (4 inch)

About Senecio Haworthii - Cocoon Plant (Wooly Senecio)

Senecio Haworthii is one of the tantalizing dwarf succulent cultivars for its distinct appearance belonging to the Asteraceae family, also known as the Cocoon Plant, native to South Africa. Senecio Haworthii's fleshy leaves are in the whorl, arranged in loose rosettes. The frosty gray cylindrical foliage is blade tipped and thick in the middle. The surface is wrapped with a curved moon-shaped thick layer of silvery-white fluff, as white as snow, adding to Senecio Haworthii's appeal. The bright yellow flowers appear on the terminal inflorescence in summer and winter, making it more attractive.

How to care for Senecio Haworthii - Cocoon Plant

Sun/Location: Senecio Haworthii same like most succulents prefers warm locations to thrive. The foliage would be plumper and lusher, the white hairs denser, and the growth gap more compact when grown under sufficient light and an excessive temperature difference between day and night. Senecio Haworthii belongs to the winter grower, requiring shade in the heatwave and growing light in winter to defend against frost.

Soil/Pot: What Senecio Haworthii need is a substrate that is well-drained while providing moderate moisture and inorganic nutrients. Mix compost, perlite, and peat moss or coconut coir at a 1:1:1 ratio, which is the perfect potting soil. Repot when needed to provide Senecio Haworthii with a cleaner pot with fresh soil. The succulent roots need to be pruned to grow healthier.

Watering: Senecio Haworthii is vulnerable to overwatering, resulting in leaning and leggy stems with visible spaces between the foliage and root rot. The soak-and-dry method is always highly recommended to adapt to these cute succulents. Let the soil dry out completely, then drench again. Use watering squeeze bottles to pour water along the edge of the pot to the deep soil rather than the foliage to prevent bacteria or fungal diseases and waterlogging. The water on the leaves should be blown dry in time.

More information

Primary color: green; grey
Secondary color: White
Bloom color: Yellow
Cold hardiness:
Product format: Rooted in 4" pot
Suitability: Balcony, Window, Rock Garden, Container, Terrariums
Propagation: Cutting, Branching
Special characteristic: Low maintenance, Pet Safe

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!