Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Dust’, Dusty Miller (15cm pot)

Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Dust’, also known as Silver Ragwort or Dusty Miller, is a very attractive plant with its fuzzy, silver leaves. It is a relatively low maintenance plant, requiring very little pruning.

Sunlight: Partial Sunlight

Water: Water occasionally, allowing the soil to slightly dry out between watering sessions.

Fertiliser: Keep your plant in top form by feeding it every few weeks with a dilute solution of liquid fertiliser or sprinkling solid fertiliser over the soil.

Soil for Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Dust’

Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Dust’ should be grown in fertilised potting mix. Make or buy a fertilised mix which consist of coco peat moss or coconut fibre (coir), vermiculite or perlite, compost and other ingredients. A lightweight soil for Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Dust’ needs to provide good drainage, hold moisture, and give roots room to grow.

Light Requirements

All plants depend on light for their survival, and making sure your potted plants get the right amount of light is key to keeping them happy. For both indoor and outdoor containers, group plants with similar light requirements. Don't mix shade lovers with sun lovers in a single pot; one or both of them will be unhappy, depending on where you place the pot.

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