Curio Haworthi "Cacoon Plant" 15cmPot

Botanical Name: Curio haworthii (Syn. Senecio haworthii)
Common Names: Woolly Senecio, Cocoon Plant, Woolly Chalk Sticks, Felted Senecio, Silver Finger Plant

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📌 Product Description

Curio haworthii, commonly known as Woolly Senecio or Cocoon Plant, is a striking upright succulent recognised for its thick cylindrical leaves covered in dense white felt-like hairs. The soft, silvery coating gives the plant a velvety texture and protects it from intense sun and drought.

Its compact, upright growth creates a sculptural, modern look, making it ideal for contemporary succulent displays and minimalist landscapes. Mature plants may produce small yellow flowers on slender stems.

A drought-tolerant, low-maintenance succulent perfectly suited to South African water-wise gardens and container planting.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 20 – 40 cm
Spread: 20 – 30 cm
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping succulent
Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to bright light (essential for compact growth)
Soil: Well-draining sandy or gritty succulent mix
Water:

Water moderately during establishment
Allow soil to dry completely between watering
Drought-tolerant once established
Avoid overwatering

Feeding: Light compost or diluted feed in spring

Maintenance:

Avoid touching leaves excessively to preserve the white coating
Ensure excellent drainage
Protect from prolonged heavy frost

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Summer
Climate Suitability: Ideal for dry inland and coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect in severe frost areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

Unique silver-white foliage
Architectural feature plant
Drought-resistant
Low-maintenance
Excellent contrast plant
Suitable for modern designs

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature plant in succulent beds
✔ Water-wise landscapes
✔ Contemporary gardens
✔ Container planting
✔ Patio décor
✔ Architectural garden design