The senecio haworthii succulent also known as the “cocoon plant” or the “wooly senecio” is a very beautiful popular succulent. 

This is a very rare succulent, it’s very hard to find and purchase because not many growers grow them. However, they look amazing in a succulent arrangement, truly a beautiful succulent that makes a great decoration.

It has beautiful cylindrical white leaves, the white leaves is what makes this succulent look very rare and unique. The leaves grow from the woody stems and will grow shrubs straight from the leaves.

The senecio haworthii succulent can grow all the way up to 12 inches tall, and 24 inches wide. It grows a lot bigger and healthier outdoors but it can still grow fairly large indoors. If you want it to grow large when growing indoors then you will need to keep repotting it in a bigger pot.

You can grow this succulent indoors or outdoors! Your choice! You can also grow this succulent in any location outdoors. As long as the weather is warm outside, this succulent will grow healthy and happy.

The senecio haworthii succulent is also very easy to grow and care for. By the end of this article you will know all the exact grow and care requirements to do so!

QUICK FACTS:

Loves full sun

Plant Growth: 2 inches tall, 5 inches wide

Cold Hardiness: Zone 10a (Minimum 30° F | -1.1° C)

Summer Dormant 

Can be toxic to animals

Not cold hardy

Propagation: leaves and stem cuttings

Senecio Haworthii 'Cocoon Plant' Care

SOIL FOR SENECIO HAWORTHII 'COCOON PLANT'

 

 

This soil is the most perfect soil for the Senecio Haworthii Cocoon Plant. This succulent soil has 2 of the fastest draining ingredients out there sand and perlite. Sand and perlite will protect your Senecio Haworthii Cocoon Plant from root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die and it happens a lot.

This soil will help your Senecio Haworthii Cocoon Plant grow healthy, happy, and of course protect it from root rot which is much needed. This soil is also loaded with 60+ minerals and nutrients from seaweed fertilizer. Your Senecio Haworthii Cocoon Plant will grow bigger, faster, and stronger in this soil because it will be absorbing many nutrients from the seaweed in the soil. 

This is amazing soil for your Senecio Haworthii Cocoon Plant and you should definitely consider it when growing this succulent. Your Senecio Haworthii Cocoon Plant will just simply love it and will grow super healthy, faster, bigger, and happier when grown in this soil.

 

 

WATERING

You should water the Senecio Haworthii 'Cocoon Plant' 1-3 days a week or when the soil looks or feels very dry. You must make sure to avoid overwatering so root rot does not occur and kill your succulent plant. It's important to use the 'soak and dry' method and only water when the soil looks or feels very dry. Be on the lookout for underwatering and overwatering.

POT FOR SENECIO HAWORTHII 'COCOON PLANT'

It's important to use a succulent pot with a drainage hole. This will allow the excess water to drain out of the bottom of the drainage hole, keeping the soil dry and preventing overwatering and root rot. It's very important that your succulent pot has a drainage hole, most experience succulent growers know that having a succulent pot with a drainage hole is a must when growing any succulent. If your succulent pot doesn't have a drainage hole no problem! Check out our article on how to grow succulents in pots without drainage holes.

 

 

WHERE TO PLANT THE SENECIO HAWORTHII 'COCOON PLANT'

The Senecio Haworthii 'Cocoon Plant' isn't cold hardy, so make sure you avoid growing this succulent outdoors during the cold winter season. Avoid growing in temperatures under 30° F (-1.1° C) it will die in cold and freezing temperatures. Make sure to move and grow this succulent indoors during the cold winter season. You can then move it back outdoors once the weather gets warmer. Make sure to grow it outdoors in a succulent pot or container so you can easily move it when you need to. 

Plant in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight every single day. Make sure this succulent gets enough sun so it can grow healthy, produce its colors, and avoid etiolation. If growing indoors make sure to place it where it gets enough sunlight. If your house doesn't get enough sunlight, try investing into some grow lights. 

HOW TO PROPAGATE THE SENECIO HAWORTHII 'COCOON PLANT'

Leaves:

For leaf propagation, gently just twist and pull the leaf very gently off the stem. It’s very important that you get the full leaf and not let part of the leaf stay on the stem. To make sure you get a very precise cut you can get some trimmers and cut the leaf off. After you cut your leaves off the stem you must make sure you let them sit out for 2-4 days so they can form a callus. After the leaves have formed a callus, go ahead and plant them in well-drained succulent soil.

Cuttings:

Same thing as for leaf propagation, but this time you will need trimmers to get a clean cut of the cuttings. Cut off the cutting at an angle with trimmers, and make sure there’s enough room to plant the cuttings. Let the cutting form a callus by waiting 2-4 days. After a callus forms then go ahead and plant the cutting in well-drained succulent soil. 

 

Click here to buy the Senecio Haworthii 'Cocoon Plant' at Ramsey Succulents

The senecio haworthii succulent is an amazing beautiful succulent that every succulent lover needs to grow! It is very hard to find because they are very rare!

This succulent makes an amazing indoor or outdoor garden decoration, and it will look amazing wherever you grow it.

The senecio haworthii succulent it is also very easy to grow and care for! Now you know exactly how to grow and care for this succulent!