
Fishhook Plant
Senecia radicans
Fishhook plants are a good option for a hanging pot or draping over a shelf. They thrive when given at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily, but can tolerate indirect sunlight. As a member of the Succulent family, they prefer the soil to dry out completely between waterings and water thoroughly. They are suseptible to root rot, so be careful not to overwater. Avoid splashing the leaves when watering to prevent the leaves from rotting. The leaves of this long tailed succulent are very delicate, so take care not to bump into it. Fishhook plants are very easily propegated with the dropped leaves. Fertilize once per month during spring and summer with a diluted low-potency chemical fertilizer.
FLOWERING | Rare | TOXIC | Mildly Toxic |
LIGHTING | Bright indirect light, Direct sunlight | SIZE | Small to Large |
SOIL | Quick draining soil | FERTILIZING | Spring/Summer |
HUMIDITY | Low | HANGING | Yes |
SOIL | Quick draining soil |
*Rocks – can be added to the bottom of the pots to allow for extra drainage
*Sand – can be added to the soil mixture to allow for extra drainage
*Perlite – can be added to the soil mixture to incorporate more air into the soil
*Compost – a thin layer can be added on top of the soil for added nutrients and to retain moisture