{"product_id":"senecio-mikanioides","title":"Senecio mikanioides","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis semi-succulent plant's leaves are striking nor only for the patterns on the top of the leaves which see the deep green veins contrasted with a silver-green across the rest of the leaf, but also for their bright purple undersides and maroon stems. The leaves are shaped like an ivy, but rounder, which alongside its trailing r vining growth shows why so many of its common names refer to it as an ivy! Give this plant plenty of light - avoiding harsh summer sun but otherwise getting it some direct light - and let the top third of the soil dry out before you next water, and this plant will love you and shower you with... well, more foliage. And the happiness that growing a happy plant brings, of course, which is priceless...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenecio mikanioides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(rocky-looking old man plant)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenecio mikanioides has now been reclassified as Delairea odorata, one of only two species in this genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGerman Ivy, Cape Ivy, Climbing Groundsel, Parlour Ivy, Italian Ivy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis plant is native to South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGet this plant some bright light! In winter it will appreciate lots of direct sun, while in summer it will prefer just a bit - some morning or evening sun, like from an east- or west-facing window, would be ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLet most of the soil dry out between waters; if you pick up the pot, it should feel light before you water it next. Note that it will need less water in winter as it dries out more slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNative to more arid regions, this plant does not need to be humid, preferring slightly drier air. No misting needed here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"A well-draining soil with added sand, or one designed for cacti and succulents, will be best for this plant! Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"A well-draining soil with added sand, or one designed for cacti and succulents, will be best for this plant! Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA well-draining soil with added sand, or one designed for cacti and succulents, will be best for this plant! Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Fertilise every two months in the growing period and reduce to every three in autumn and winter to replicate its usual dormancy period. A specific 'cactus' feed will produce the best results.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eFertilise every two months in the growing period and reduce to every three in autumn and winter to replicate its usual dormancy period. A specific 'cactus' feed will produce the best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Temperature should ideally be between 18-26°C- make sure it doesn't drop below 15°C in winter.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eTemperature should ideally be between 18-26°C- make sure it doesn't drop below 15°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo keep your Cape Ivy bushy, you can trim back longer stems and propagate the cuttings! You will get best results by choosing healthy foliage and cutting at least six inches (15cm). Remove older leaves and put the now-bare end into soil or water to root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"11cm","offer_id":45655697195261,"sku":"7891640576271","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/senecio-mikanioides-881189.jpg?v=1726988204","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/senecio-mikanioides","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}