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Description:
Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust, also known as Dusty Miller, is a popular ornamental plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. This plant is widely grown for its beautiful silver-gray foliage, which adds a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape.The plant is a short-lived perennial that is often grown as an annual or biennial. It can grow up to 60 cm in height and has a spreading habit.
Taxonomic Information:
Domain | Eukarya |
Kingdom | Plantae |
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Asterales |
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Senecio |
Appearance:
The leaves of Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust are deeply lobed and covered in fine hairs, which give the plant its characteristic silver-gray color. The leaves are also slightly fuzzy to the touch.The plant produces small, yellow flowers in the summer, but they are often removed to promote better foliage growth. The plant is primarily grown for its foliage, which stays silver-gray throughout the growing season.
Care Guide:
Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust is an easy plant to care for and is relatively low-maintenance. Here are some tips for caring for this plant:Water: This plant prefers well-draining soil and does not like to be overwatered. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering.Fertilization: This plant does not require much fertilization. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring, and again in mid-summer.Soil: Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust prefers well-draining soil that is on the sandy side.Sunlight: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some shade, but the foliage may not be as vibrant.Hardiness Zones: This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Common Pests & Diseases:
Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can be prone to powdery mildew in humid conditions. To prevent powdery mildew, make sure there is adequate air circulation around the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet when watering.
Habitat:
Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found growing in coastal areas, but it can also be found growing in inland areas.
Question and Answer:
Q: Is Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust toxic to pets?
A: Yes, this plant is toxic to pets if ingested.Q: Can Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust be grown indoors?
A: Yes, this plant can be grown indoors as long as it receives adequate sunlight.Q: How often should I fertilize Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust?
A: This plant does not require much fertilization. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring, and again in mid-summer.Q: How often should I water Senecio Cineraria Silver Dust?
A: Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering.
Related Plants:
– Senecio serpens- Senecio mandraliscae- Senecio rowleyanus- Senecio articulatus
References:
– “Senecio cineraria.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277350&isprofile=0.- “Senecio cineraria Silver Dust.” Royal Horticultural Society, www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/17835/Senecio-cineraria-Silver-Dust/Details.