matted caputia
Also known as: ashweed; cocoon plant
S. haworthii is a succulent sub-shrub with fleshy, cylindrical white-hairy leaves arranged spirally round the stems and, occasionally, disk-like orange flower-heads 2cm across in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- matted caputia (Caputia tomentosa)
- Genus
- Caputia
- Family
- Asteraceae
- All parts of the plants are toxic. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of matted caputia
Distribution map
South Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
All parts of the plants are toxic. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Quick identification of matted caputia
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matted caputia care guide
- Water only when substrate fully desiccated, low moisture requirements
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water only when substrate fully desiccated, low moisture requirements
Fertilizing
FertilizingUltra-diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm growth period
Pruning
PruningNo pruning generally required
Propagation
PropagationSenecio haworthii rarely produces seed and the most reliable form of propagation is by semi-ripe cuttings taken in late summeer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sharply drained soil in full sun. Under glass use a loam based soil (JI No2) with the addition of extra grit. Water moderately during the growing period and reduce water in the winter months, keeping the soil barely moist.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Genrally trouble free
Pests
Aphids and glasshouse red spider mite can be a problem under glass
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