Do not lose hope. i water it frequently, and it's in mostly full sun where it has been thriving the past month or so. The plant sheds old leaves as new leaves develop. Edit: if you think it’s rot then it’s worth repotting whatever healthy plant you can find. The plant is a Senecio Haworthii, labelled as a "cocoon plant" by the store, I haven't touched it since bringing it home but I have a grow light and (as far as I know) all the supplies to repot it.
If you’ve recently moved your plant to a bright location, or if you’ve recently had a heatwave or intense heat and you notice your plants have brown spots on their leaves, these spots are equivalent to sunburn. Perhaps one of the most common problems that come up with succulents is leaf discoloration.
This will not happen right away and can take years to develop. LeadCamp, Inc is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. I planted the stump and it’s doing so well. Use a well balanced fertilizer or a specialized fertilizer blend for cacti and succulents. I’ve found that Portulacaria afra and Senecio haworthii like to be watered more frequently than other succulents. Very sensitive to overwatering. Uses. Senecio haworthii: Senecio haworthii, native to South Africa, forms long, tubular leaves with densely flocked white leaves.
Simply lay the leaves on the soil, wait for the leaves to root and new baby plants to emerge.Succulent leaves normally shed dead leaves from the bottom of the plant.
Native to South Africa, Senecio haworthii [sen-ek-ee-o, hay-WOR-thee-eye] is a perennial dwarf shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family.The cylindrical cacti-like succulent leaves look striking against other green succulents as fine white hairs cover the surfaces of the leaves like its cousin Even though the plant is not as commonly found as some other Adrian Hardy Haworth was the first one to describe it in his Miscellanea naturalia in 1803.He used the name Cacalia tomentosa for the plant and wrote he was introduced to the plant 8 years before from his friend Benjamin Robertson.You may hear it called by its common names including:The Cocoon plant is characterized by its remarkable cocoon-like cylindrical white hairs or felted leaves.The shrub is a dwarf perennial but can grow up to 1′ foot tall.As for width, it can have a spread around 2′ feet wide.In their native habitat, these plants grow at an altitude a little more than ½ a mile high.Under the right conditions, Senecio haworthii is easy to grow.When propagated via cutting, the plant takes only a few weeks to root properly.The Senecio haworthii plant is known mostly for its succulent leaves.It gets the name Cocoon plant because the leaves look like moth cocoons.Compared to its foliage, the flowers produced by Senecio haworthii are nothing striking.The terminal inflorescence it produces consists of short bright yellow flowers.The flowers bloom anywhere between winter and summer.Multiple tiny flowers grow in clusters at the end of a slender unbranched stem 3″ – 4″ inches in length.Senecio haworthii plants grow well and thrive in USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b.This means the optimal temperature for healthy foliage lies between 25° – 50° degrees Fahrenheit (-4° C – 10° C).Since they prefer warmer temperatures, it needs to be brought inside during the winter season, especially when temperatures drop below 30° degrees Fahrenheit (-1° C).Similar to other succulent species, Cocoon plants can grow in full sun to partial shade.Plant it in a location where it can get at least 6 hours of full sun a day.For indoors, place it in a room getting plenty of sunlight.A location near a south-facing window (in Northern Hemisphere) will work perfectly.For a succulent, the Woolly Senecio has very average watering needs.The soak and dry method work best as the plant is prone to damage from overwatering.It can lead to root rot or over-long and leggy stems.So be careful with your plant and let the soil dry completely before watering it again.Cut back on watering during the plant’s dormant period in winter months.As for feeding the plant, use a succulent fertilizer once a year.But make sure you do it lightly since frequent and heavy feeds can cause leggy growth.In its natural habitat in South Africa, Senecio haworthii grows in gravelly or stony soil.Even though it can survive in a variety of soils, the best option is a sandy loam potting mix.Make sure the soil is well-drained and doesn’t remain damp for prolonged periods since this will harm the bare roots. This echeveria has seen better days and from the looks of it, appears near death I beheaded it and planted both the stump and the top together.About 4-6 weeks later, they’re both doing well. Losing dead leaves is normal and shouldn’t be a concern. Save the stem cuttings for rooting and producing more house plants.Make sure not to overwater the roots as it can cause root rot.You don’t have to worry about maintenance too much.If you grow your Cocoon plant from seeds, make sure you plant it in well-draining sandy soil.Place them in a warm location and maintain constant moisture for germination.Divide the plant during early spring and plant in sandy soil.The plant does well outside, especially in the summer.Wait until the last frost has passed to plant them outside and make sure to move them back in when fall begins.Only a few pests and diseases bother Senecio haworthii plants.Consult your local nursery or garden center for treatment options and choose the least toxic one.These plants are mostly used as ornamental houseplants for their unique felt-like leaves.The white-felted stems and leaves make a beautiful contrast among echeverias, small crassulas, and other succulents.In South African culture these African plant leaves were used for tinder to start fires.Plantcaretoday.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.comBy entering your email address you agree to receive a daily email newsletter from Plant Care Today. It can also be a sign that the plant is sitting in the wrong potting mix. While aesthetically not pleasing, brown spots from sunburn do not really harm the plant but they do leave a permanent mark on the leaves. Make sure you have a well draining soil to prevent root rot. It does well in full to partial sun.Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day.